Fans gathered at the Maly Theater to pay tribute to Yuri Solomin, honoring his memory. This tribute was reported by RIA News.
The theater, led by a renowned artistic director, prepared a quiet ceremony that included laying flowers at Solomin’s portrait starting at 11 a.m. on January 12. The theater interior featured a solemn atmosphere, with mirrors draped in dark coverings. Visitors were invited to leave their condolences in a commemorative journal carried for the occasion.
One attendee expressed that hearing the news was deeply sad, yet felt it was important to mark Solomin’s legacy and his significant influence on the Maly Theater. The admirer noted Solomin’s pivotal role in shaping the troupe’s artistic direction and its historical development.
A farewell ceremony for Yuri Solomin was scheduled to take place at the Maly Theater on January 15, inviting colleagues, fans, and members of the community to reflect on his contributions to stage and screen.
Yuri Solomin, born on June 18, 1935, in Chita, appeared in nearly 60 films, with notable works including Our Lord’s Command, TASS Authorized to Declare, and Walking in Torment. He also held leadership roles in the cultural sector during the early 1990s, serving as Minister of Culture for the RSFSR. Solomin passed away on January 11, 2024, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 88.
Condolences were extended to Solomin’s family and loved ones by public figures and officials, including the president. A sense of shared loss united fans and colleagues as they reflected on a career spanning decades of theatre and cinema.
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