Actor Leonid Yarmolnik said that the People’s Artist of the RSFSR Alexander Shirvindt was awarded the prestigious Nika cinematography award. The newspaper writes that this honorary award was awarded posthumously for his contribution to art and high moral character. “News”.
Yarmolnik emphasized that Shirvindt was his teacher both in art and in life.
Alexander Shirvindt passed away on March 15 at the age of 89, and farewell to him took place at the Satire Theater on March 18. At the event, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Vera Alentova noted his unique talent, and the director of the Lenkom Theater Mark Varshaver described him as a man with a capital letter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also noted Shirvindt’s outstanding achievements as an actor and director, emphasizing his dedication to art and friendly attitude towards others. The urn with the ashes of the People’s Artist of the RSFSR was buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery.
Before that he was known in Satire Theatre will change Director after Shirvindt’s departure.
Tatyana Vasilyeva before It has been said About Shirvindt’s help during a difficult period in his life.