Overview
- The theatre confirmed a public farewell on November 12 from 11:00 to 13:00 at its Moscow venue.
- TASS reported that the burial will follow at Troyekurovskoye Cemetery.
- Agency reports said Simonov died on November 8 at the age of 68.
- Simonov was a leading performer of the Vakhtangov Theatre after training at the Boris Shchukin Theatre School and a brief 1983 stint at the Moscow Art Theatre before returning in 1989.
- His screen work spanned roughly 150 roles and he received honors including the Orders of Friendship and Honour as well as major theatre prizes such as Chaika, Crystal Turandot and Figaro.