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Viktor Rukhmanov, Honored Russian Actor and WWII Veteran, Dies at 95

The Moscow Satire Theatre confirmed his death following a 69-year career with its troupe.

Overview

  • The theatre announced his passing via its Telegram channel, a statement carried by RIA Novosti.
  • Artistic director Yevgeny Gerasimov said Rukhmanov had been seriously ill for a long time.
  • Rukhmanov joined the Moscow Satire Theatre in 1957 after graduating from the MKhAT School-Studio.
  • His repertoire included the Inventor in Kabachok 13 Stulyev, Valentin in Little Comedies of a Big House, Shpekin in The Government Inspector, and Dvoikin in The Bathhouse.
  • Born in Kharkiv in 1930, he served as a wartime 'son of the regiment' at 13 and marched on Red Square on June 24, 1945.