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Simonyan Sets Sunday Airing of Tigran Keosayan’s Final Interview After His Death

Taped shortly before his illness, the episode was withheld by host Boris Korchevnikov pending a hoped‑for recovery.

Overview

  • Margarita Simonyan said on Telegram that Keosayan’s appearance on the program “Sudba cheloveka” will be broadcast on September 28.
  • She confirmed on Friday that the filmmaker and journalist had died after experiencing clinical death and a prolonged coma.
  • Nicaragua’s co‑president Rosario Murillo offered condolences to Simonyan in a Canal 4 address, praising Keosayan’s work.
  • Singer Mikhail Shufutinsky posted a tribute noting their 1990s collaborations and calling Keosayan a multifaceted talent.
  • Coverage highlights his career in film and television and notes a 2024 state honor recognizing him as a Merited Artist of Russia.