To YU.M.MUSHKETYK
Recipient of Taras Shevchenko National Award of Ukraine
Dear Yurii Mykhailovych!
Please accept my sincere birthday greetings.
The generally recognized authority of an artist, citizen and patriot is a sharp evidence of the fact that your creative pursuits meet the social and spiritual demands of the Ukrainian people.
Inspired service to your fellow citizens and Ukraine is supported by sincere feelings for the people, land, state and history. Their vital energy, faith and historical truth have been inspiring you.
May the public admiration inspire you for new creative achievements, while the destiny bestows long and happy years of life on you!
Volodymyr Lytvyn