Author of the two versions of the USSR anthem and the current Russian national anthem, Russian poet Sergey Mikhalkov, flanked by his sons, film directors Andron Konchalovsky (left) and Nikita Mikhalkov (right), attends the concert staged in the Unions House Pillar Hall to mark the poet's 85th anniversary.

Poet Sergei Mikhalkov at a gala evening devoted to his 85th birthday held in the Columns Hall of the House of Unions.

Poet Sergei Mikhalkov at a gala evening devoted to his 85th birthday held in the Columns Hall of the House of Unions.

Poet Sergei Mikhalkov at a gala evening devoted to his 85th birthday held in the Columns Hall of the House of Unions.