On August 30, Russian statesman and politician Levon Chakhmakhchyan celebrates his birthday. The first President of Kalmykia, sixth President of FIDE Kirsan Ilyumzhinov congratulated Levon Chakhmakhchyan on his birthday:
“Dear Levon Khorenovich! I sincerely and with all my heart congratulate you on your birthday! For a long time of our acquaintance, we have come a long way together. It was not always simple and easy, but it was always filled with interesting ideas, bright events and fruitful work for the benefit of Kalmykia. You, Levon Khorenovich, being a member of the Federation Council from the People's Khural (Parliament) of the Republic of Kalmykia, have done a lot of good and important things for the republic, where you are still well known and remembered.
As a senator, you have shown yourself to be an outstanding organizer and leader, a purposeful public and political figure who has earned the well-deserved respect of my fellow countrymen.
Your heart has always prompted you to take the right steps in the most difficult situations, you are still being approached by people whom you never refuse to help.
I am proud of our friendship and with all my heart I wish you good health, new achievements and ideas, prosperity, love and great happiness!"
