Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Galina Volchek, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Moscow Sovremennik Theatre, on her 85th birthday in Moscow on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Volchek has directed over thirty productions throughout her career, including world classics and works of contemporary domestic and international authors.

Galina Volchek, Artistic Director of the Moscow Sovremennik Theatre, receives congratulations from the Russian President on her 85th birthday. Volchek has directed over thirty productions throughout her career, including world classics and works of contemporary domestic and international authors.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Galina Volchek, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Moscow Sovremennik Theatre, on her 85th birthday in Moscow on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Volchek has directed over thirty productions throughout her career, including world classics and works of contemporary domestic and international authors.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Galina Volchek, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Moscow Sovremennik Theatre, on her 85th birthday in Moscow on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Volchek has directed over thirty productions throughout her career, including world classics and works of contemporary domestic and international authors. (Photos: IC)