Actress Irina Bezrukova paid tribute to the memory of Pyotr Kucherenko, the husband of singer Diana Gurtskaya, in a post shared on a Telegram channel. She described the death as sudden and premature, noting that Kucherenko passed away at the age of 46. The news, she said, came as a profound shock, leaving her unable to fully process the loss. “It doesn’t sit right with me,” the actress confessed as she reflected on the tragedy.
Bezrukova emphasized the long-standing friendship she has with Gurtskaya and her family, dating back many years. She remembered Kucherenko as a kind, intelligent, and exceptionally pleasant person who left a lasting impression on those who knew him. In a message of empathy, Bezrukova extended her deepest condolences and offered support to all relatives and friends of Diana Gurtskaya, Kostya, and Peter, wishing them strength in this difficult time.
According to reports, Petr Kucherenko, who served as Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education and Science, died on May 20. It is stated that he fell ill during a flight from Cuba, and the plane made an emergency landing in Mineralnye Vody. Despite the efforts of the medical team upon arrival, Kucherenko could not be saved. Preliminary indications point to heart-related complications as the probable cause of death. A burial was scheduled for May 24 at Troekurovsky Cemetery in Moscow, with the official commemoration planned at Epiphany Cathedral.