Vladimir Putin congratulated the actor, director, writer, writer, and People's Artist of RSFSR Vasily Livanov with the 90th anniversary, paying attention to his work as a skill standard.

“Dear Vasily Borisovich! Congratulations to the 90th anniversary. You have devoted to the art service, for many years of inspiring work, created a unique gallery of the remarkable acting work, considered the standard of genuine skills and assets of the state culture,” The Telegram said, in the Telegram. publish On Kremlin website.
The head of the state added that Livanov's bright creative fate, as well as dedication to the chosen business and their vocation, causing sincere and profound respect.
Putin wishes him good health, vitality and goodness.
Vasily Livanov was born on July 19, 1935 in Moscow. The actor starred in more than 40 films, among them – “colleagues” in the novel of Vasily Aksenov (1962), “Star of charming happiness” (1975), “Yaroslavna, Queen of France” (1978). Reputation not only in the Soviet Union, but worldwide, Livanov has brought the role of detective Sherlock Holmes in the cycle of the dramas “Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson” about the detective works of Arthur Conan Doyle (1979-1986).