Overview
- The School-Studio MKhAT confirmed Zolotovitsky died in a hospital on January 14 at about 9:30 a.m. local time.
- The Moscow Art Theatre said he had been battling an oncological illness that became apparent about six months ago.
- Zolotovitsky led the School-Studio as rector since 2013 and built a career as an actor, director, and pedagogue with more than 60 screen credits.
- Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and theatre leaders including Vladimir Mashkov offered condolences, joined by colleagues such as Nikolai Tsiskaridze and Dmitry Pevtsov.
- Jewish community president Alexander Boroda praised his cultural engagement, and Zaryadye Park recalled collaborative educational projects and his mentorship of young artists.