The church order “St. Seraphim Sarovsky “- third degree was awarded to Russian rock musician Vyacheslav Butusov from the famous in the 90’s group” Nautilus Pompilius “(Nautilus Pompilius). In his congratulations to him, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia noted that the award was given “for his participation in various public and charitable projects.”
Vyacheslav Butusov turned sixty on October 15 and his personal holiday is the specific occasion to be awarded by the ROC. In congratulations to Patr. Cyril also says to the musician: “Your name is well known both in our country and abroad. You touch on such eternal topics as good and evil, you talk about justice and fairness, you offer the listeners to think about the important issues of existence for each person. Special gratitude deserves your participation in various public and charitable projects, including those implemented under the auspices of the Russian Orthodox Church, “said the patriarch.
Vyacheslav Butusov was born in 1961. He graduated in architecture, but devoted himself entirely to rock music. Founder and for fifteen years vocalist of the group “Nautilius Popppilius”. Later he participated in other musical formations. In 1989, members of the Nautilus Pompilius group were unexpectedly awarded the Komsomol Lenin Prize. Botusov does not go to the award ceremony, and gives the money from it to charity. The musician also appears as an artist. Some of his works are also sold for charity.
