In Moscow, local media reported the death of Konstantin Elyutin, a renowned art collector and the founder of a private gallery named ArtConstantis. The report from mk.ru indicated that Elyutin, 77, was found at his Leninsky Prospekt apartment on November 5, and that the injuries observed were compatible with an act of self harm. No additional details were released and relatives refrained from public statements at this time. [MK.RU]
Elyutin was known for assembling private and corporate collections that included Western European, Russian, and Chinese artists. He managed ArtConstantis, a private gallery that became a gathering place for collectors, curators, and dealers seeking discreet access to high quality works. The pursuit of such collections often involved careful negotiations, private viewings, and collaborations with international partners, reflecting Elyutin’s standing in the art world. [MK.RU]
On the preceding day, news emerged from Vladikavkaz in North Ossetia that a 36-year-old soloist with the Mariinsky Theatre branch had died during childbirth, and the newborn did not survive. Officials offered no public details about the exact date or any farewell arrangements, leaving colleagues and fans to await further information. The tragedy underscored the fragility of life within a community deeply connected to performance and culture. [Regional News]
Earlier reports had mentioned the deaths of songwriter Pugacheva and Osin Ildar Khairullin, figures who had appeared in coverage of Russia’s cultural landscape. The phrasing of these earlier reports suggested a period of consecutive losses affecting artists and cultural professionals, prompting reflection on the pressures and risks faced by those who shape the country’s artistic scene. [News Archive]