Overview
- The theatre announced his passing via its official Telegram channel, which major Russian outlets cited in their reports.
- Coverage varies on how his age is described, with some reporting 68 and others stating he died in his 69th year.
- Born on June 7, 1957, he graduated from the Boris Shchukin Theatre School, joined the Vakhtangov troupe, worked at the Moscow Art Theatre from 1983 to 1989, then returned to Vakhtangov for the rest of his career.
- Reported honors include the Order of Friendship and the Order of Honour, along with leading theatre prizes such as Chaika, Figaro and Crystal Turandot.
- No cause of death or details on funeral arrangements were provided in the announcements and obituaries.