Putin said Khazanov a new order and presented him with a book Povarskaya – BBC

01.12.2015, 16:32

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in the Kremlin to celebrate the anniversary of theater and pop Gennady Khazanov told him that he had signed a decree awarding the Order “For Services to the Fatherland» I degree, and gave Povarskaya book, writes RIA “Novosti» .

The head of state gave Khazanov “as the most famous graduate of the Culinary College” rare instance cookbook. “I want to give the latest Povarskaya book in 1910,” – said Putin. Recipes President advised Khazanov memorize, saying that he knew of a good memory of the artist.

At the end of the meeting the guest of honor presented to the Russian president a copy of the imperial crown. “If you have something more modest brought, I would leave myself, and will now have to surrender to the Kremlin”, – Putin responded to the gift. Khazanov suggested that a Crown will continue to stand in the Diamond Fund, and his gift “can stand in the office,” the head of state.

«No, no, thank you very much”, – Putin has refused the offer. Picking up the gift, the head of state crown perched on the actor, said: “Since the hero of the day today, did not I, and you, you just approach it.” The actor said that “the cap” is hard for him.

Today, Gennady Khazanov 70 years old. Previously, he was awarded the Order “For Services to the Fatherland» IV, III and II degrees.