Shufutinsky Shocks at People's Artist Honor

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded singer Mikhail Shufutinsky the title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation.

Consensus

Mikhail Shufutinsky was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia.
The award was granted by a presidential decree signed by Vladimir Putin.
The decree was dated 3 September.
Shufutinsky expressed shock and surprise at the news.
He stated he never initiated the process himself and did not expect the honor.
The award recognizes his contributions to culture and art.
Shufutinsky is a 78-year-old singer, pianist, and music producer, known as the 'King of Russian chanson'.
He previously received the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation in 2013.

The decree was signed on 5 September, not 3 September. — vm
Shufutinsky learned of the award 'literally an hour ago' from acquaintances. — vm
The same day, Putin awarded the title of People's Artist to Nikolai Agutin, father of Leonid Agutin. — vm
Shufutinsky faced censorship and a ban on television in the early 1980s, leading to his emigration to the US. — vm
Allo Pugacheva played a decisive role in Shufutinsky's life. — vm