'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
Billionaire Russian investor Vladimir Potanin announced a $5 million gift Thursday to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to mark its 40th anniversary and support its programs.
"Russia's cultural heritage has enriched the Kennedy Center's programming on countless occasions," he said, adding that the gift would enable the center to continue to present the best national and international artistry.
"I believe the Kennedy Center has been playing a very important role in building strong cultural relations between our countries by presenting the greatest Russian artists to the American people," he said.
