Askold Anatolievich Makarov (Russian: Аско́льд Анато́льевич Мака́ров ; 3 May 1925 – 25 December 2000) was a Russian ballet dancer and ballet professor, leading soloist at the Kirov Ballet during the 1960s and early 1970s. Director of the Saint-Petesburg State Academic Ballet from 1976 to 2000. Awarded with: State Prize of the USSR (1951) and People's Artist of the USSR (1983).
Question: The People's Artist of the USSR award is awarded to those who are professionals. True, False, or Neither? 