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World renowned chansonnier Charles Aznavour will perform two concerts in Russia. As reported by the singer’s website, charlesaznavour.com, on April 20, he will perform in Saint Petersburg.

“Charles Aznavour is completing his concert activities, and therefore all the best works of the singer will be performed during the concert,” said the website.

On April 22, Aznavour will give a concert in Moscow.

Charles Aznavour is known for his unique tenor voice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has written more than 1,200 songs, sang in seven languages, sold more than 180 million records.

In 1998, Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging out Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.

He has sung for presidents, popes and royalty, as well as at humanitarian events. In response to the 1988 Armenian earthquake, he founded the charitable organization Aznavour for Armenia along with his long-time friend impresario Levon Sayan. In 2009, he was appointed ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland, as well as Armenia's permanent delegate to the United Nations at Geneva. He started his most recent tour in 2014.