Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov sent an official congratulation letter to the director of the theatre “St. Petersburg Opera” Evgenii Malygin:
“Dear Evgenii Sergeevich!
Please accept my congratulations on your 45th birthday! A high professional, strong-willed and purposeful person, you make a significant contribution to the development of the culture of St. Petersburg. Love for your chosen work, energy and ability to solve the most difficult problems help you in the responsible post of the director of the St. Petersburg Opera. The chamber musical theatre invariably surprises the audience with bright premieres and full house performances.
I am sure that your personal and professional qualities will continue to be in demand for the development and enhancement of the richest traditions of Russian performing arts.
I wish you new professional achievements and creative success!"