Nikolai Baskov's namesake cornflower appeared on the Walk of Fame in Vitebsk
Here, on granite slabs, the names of the laureates of the special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus "Through Art – to Peace and Understanding" are engraved. These are individuals who have made a significant contribution to strengthening international cultural cooperation and promoting the achievements and examples of world artistic culture based on humanistic ideals and values. An enlarged replica of the prize – a statuette of a girl with a wreath in her hands – is installed on a stele at the entrance to the Square of Glory and Recognition. In the festival's anniversary year, the renowned Russian singer Nikolai Baskov has found a permanent place here.
The performer of "Sharmanka" is remembered in Vitebsk as a very young but promising singer, immediately dubbed the "golden tenor of Russia." His tenure at "Slavianski Bazaar" spans over two decades. Nikolai Baskov is always eagerly awaited in Vitebsk, greeted with ovations and showered with bouquets, and in return, he gifts his signature song "Vse Tsvety" (All Flowers) to the audience, especially the female attendees.
– Nikolai Baskov makes a huge contribution to the development of modern vocal art. The singer captivates millions of fans with his unique voice. The artist's name is inscribed in golden letters in the history of the festival movement. In our blue-eyed Belarus, you are valued and loved, – addressed the singer the Minister of Culture of Belarus, Anatoly Markevich.
From now on, "Sharmanka" is no stranger in Vitebsk, noted the Chairman of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, Nikolai Orlov.
And the hero of the ceremony expressed his love for "Slavianski Bazaar" and the Vitebsk audience.
