The farewell of director Vadim Abdrashitov ended at the House of Cinematographers in Moscow. It has been reported DEA News.
The commemoration ceremony was attended by Russian President’s special envoy for international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, VGIK rector Vladimir Malyshev, directors Andrei Smirnov, Karen Shakhnazarov, writer Alla Gerber, actors Leonid Yarmolnik, Sergei Makovetsky and Valery Barinov, actress Yulia. Menshevo.
Vladimir Putin, who could not attend the ceremony, sent a wreath and a telegram of condolence. Telegrams were also sent by Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
After that farewell The director will be buried at the Troekurovsky cemetery.
Vadim Abdrashitov passed away on February 12. He died of cancer at the age of 78. His most famous movies include Word of Defense, Fox Hunt, Magnetic Storms, Plumbum or Dangerous Game, Dancer’s Time, The Return, The Train Has Stopped, The Servant, etc.