Let your active attitude to life and indomitable optimism be the key to your happy, vigorous longevity and, as in a winning chess game, you always manage to find the very right move leading to victory. President of the Republic of Tatarstan R.N. Minnikhanov.
“Dear Kirsan Nikolaevich! Please accept the warmest congratulations from the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and from me personally on your 60th birthday!
Statesman and politician, first President and ex-head of the Republic of Kalmykia, diplomat, entrepreneur, you have done a lot for the successful development and prosperity of your native Kalmykia.
A successful businessman and an effective public figure, President of the International Chess Federation for over 20 years, President of the International Association of Intellectual Games, philanthropist, carrying out active initiatives in many ways, you achieve impressive results with your energy and goodwill.
The Russian Academy of Arts highly appreciates your multifaceted talent and contribution to supporting cultural, artistic and social projects, and pays tribute to your special attention to the revival of the traditional culture of the Kalmyk people, education and upbringing of the younger generation.
We wish you, dear Kirsan Nikolaevich, inspiration and continued success in all areas of your activity, good health, well-being and prosperity.
President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People's Artist of the Russian Federation Z.K. Tsereteli.
“Congratulations on your anniversary! You are an example for me for taking bold steps for the benefit of earthlings of many people in the world. I wish you health and peace of mind. Sincerely, Serikbay Bisekeev.
“Happy birthday! I sincerely congratulate you on your 60th anniversary!
I wish happiness and health to you, your family and friends, success in your endeavours and many victories at all levels and fronts... Sincerely, Ivan Zakharchuk.”
“Dear Kirsan Nikolaevich, please accept my nest wishes on your 60th birthday! From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you good health, strength, energy and creative inspiration for the upcoming great achievements and resounding victories. For all of us, you are an example of a wise Leader, a talented and successful entrepreneur, an honest and noble person, whose authority is timeless and always hovers high above all financial and administrative conventions. May all difficulties and hardships bypass you at this difficult time, and may good luck and happiness be your faithful companions! With deep respect, K.B. Yashkulov and T.R. Yashkulova, Ivan and Marina Kravchenko»