Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has offered condolences over the passing of legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, describing him as “the soul and voice” of Armenia and France.

“Charles Aznavour, one of the greatest performers passed away. For the whole world he was the soul and voice of France and Armenia,” Medvedev wrote on his Facebook page, extending his condolences to the family, friends and fans of the singer all over the world and Russia including.