Svetlana Maslyakova

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Svetlana Maslyakova, a Russian film and television director, was the widow of Alexander Maslyakov, the long-time host of the KVN comedy show. She was a key figure in the KVN organization, serving as its longtime director and regarded as a symbol of the program. She passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 78 due to a prolonged illness, as reported by her son and multiple media outlets. Her funeral was held on July 20, 2026, at Troekurovskoe Cemetery in Moscow, where she was buried separately from her husband, near the graves of her husband's parents and her own mother.

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Recent coverage

• Reasons for Svetlana Maslyakova's Separate Burial Revealed — РИАМО
• Stand-up comedian Svetlana Maslyakova was buried separately from her husband — РИАМО
• TASS reports that Svetlana Maslyakova's death was caused by a prolonged illness, her son stated. — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Media speculate why Svetlana Maslyakova was buried separately from her husband — Вести
• Alexander Maslyakov's widow buried separately from her husband — Фонтанка
• Svetlana Maslyakova was buried at Troekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow — Ведомости
• Svetlana Maslyakova was buried at Troekurovskoye Cemetery next to her mother — Вести
• Svetlana Maslyakova was buried at Troekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
• Stand-up comedy director Svetlana Maslyakova was buried in Moscow — Коммерсантъ
• Kommersant: Maslyakov's son will inherit all family assets, including the KVN brand — Вечерняя Москва
• It has been revealed who will inherit the estate of Alexander and Svetlana Maslyakov — Вести
• Elena Borisova recalls Maslyakova as the main 'invisible' person in KVN — Вечерняя Москва
• Son of KVN Director Svetlana Maslyakova Names Reason for Her Death — РИАМО
• Aleksey Maslyakov's widow has died at the age of 78 — Вести
• KVN Director Svetlana Maslyakova Has Passed Away — РИАМО
• Main news of the day: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
• Son of KVN Director Svetlana Maslakova Names Reason for Mother's Death — Вести
• The cause of Svetlana Maslyakova's death was a prolonged illness — Вечерняя Москва
• KVN program director Svetlana Maslyakova has died at the age of 79, her son told TASS — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Comedian Svetlana Maslyakova, a KVN director, has passed away — Коммерсантъ