Received dubious email to "restore Skype login"

I received a dubious non-English email (not in my usual user language) from Skype saying that my Skype login will be restored by clicking through a link. I have never requested for this restoration.
It says if the link doesn't work, to manually key in a given chain of 32 characters as password. This "password" is only active for 3 hours. If it's unused after 3 hours, I have to resubmit the restoration request. 
Is this for real or someone is attempting to hack my account details?

Howdy maximaleks,
It sounds like you've tried resetting your password to take care of the account being disabled for security reasons but you do not get he email to reset it. According to the following article you will need to reach out to Apple directly for assistance:
If your Apple ID has been locked
If you can't reset your password and you don't use two-step verification, contact Apple Support. 
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

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