Anna Netrebko gets the People's Artists of Russia State Honor Award

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Russian famous opera diva Anna Netrebko on awarding her a state honor, the People's Artist of Russia, at anniversary celebrations of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, February 27, 2008. President Vladimir Putin arrived in St. Petersburg to attend celebrations marking the 225th anniversary of the renowned Mariinsky Theater

Anna Netrebko will sing the role of Mimi in La Bohème at the Mariisnky Theater in St. Petersburg on 29. February 2008.

Putin Attends Mariinsky’s 225th Anniversary Event, Irina Titova, St. Petersburg Times, 29. February 2008