The farewell ceremony for People’s Artist of Russia, actor and director Alexander Shirvindt has begun at the Moscow Satire Theatre. This was reported by TASS.
The coffin containing the artist’s body is placed on the stage of the theater and people bring flowers to it. In particular, Vladimir Vinokur, Igor Zolotovitsky, Hmayak Akopyan, Konstantin Raikin, Yuri Nazarov, Valery Barinov came to say goodbye to the artist. There are also wreaths nearby, one of which was sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Farewell to the actor to come TV presenter and comedian Ivan Urgant with his wife Tatyana Kiknadze. The artist came to the theater in a black jacket, turtleneck sweater and trousers, and Urgant was carrying a bouquet of flowers in his hands. At the door, the TV presenter met singer Philip Kirkorov, who was leaving the theater at that time.
Alexander Shirvindt passed away on March 15, he was 89 years old. He is known for his roles in the films “Irony of Fate” and “Station for Two”. He served as the artistic director of the Satire Theater in 2000-2021, and in 2021 he served as the president of the theater.
Previously Ivan Urgant statedthat he always wanted to be like Shirvindt.