Public Farewell for Illusionist Emil Kio Underway in Moscow
Mourners honor the People's Artist whose illusions and leadership shaped Russia's circus community.
Overview
- The ceremony is taking place at the Large Ceremonial Hall of Troekurovskoye Cemetery.
- It began at 12:00 p.m. Moscow time with friends, colleagues, and fans arriving with flowers.
- Burial is planned at Troekurovskoye Cemetery following the public farewell.
- Kio died on Tuesday at the age of 87.
- Born in 1938 in Vladikavkaz, he assisted his famed father from the 1960s, later led his own illusion act, and in 1991 was elected chairman of the Union of Circus Artists of Russia.