Picture taken on June 15, 2004 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) welcoming Russian famous national singer Lyudmila Zykina before awarding her with the Order of Saint Andrey at the Kremlin in Moscow. Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina died on July 1, 2009 at age 80, Russian media reported. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Picture taken on June 15, 2004 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) welcoming Russian famous national singer Lyudmila Zykina before awarding her with the Order of Saint Andrey at the Kremlin in Moscow. Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina died on July 1, 2009 at age 80, Russian media reported.

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