People's Artist of Russia Yuri Smirnov has died. According to the… (юрий · смирнов · театр)
People's Artist of Russia Yuri Smirnov has died. According to the theater's statement, 'Since the founding of the Taganka Theater, Yuri Smirnov served in its troupe, was at its very inception, and together with Yuri Lyubimov participated in forming a new artistic language for domestic theater.'
Consensus
- Yuri Smirnov, a National Artist of Russia and Honored Artist of the RSFSR, passed away on July 11.
- He served in the Taganka Theatre troupe since its founding and was considered one of its founders.
- Smirnov worked alongside Yuri Lyubimov in shaping a new artistic language for Russian theatre.
- The funeral will be held at the Taganka Theatre, with details to be announced later.
- Smirnov was born on November 6, 1938, in Moscow.
- He graduated from the B. Shchukin Theatre School in 1963 and joined the Taganka Theatre that same year.
- He performed in numerous theatrical productions including 'The Good Person of Szechwan', 'Master and Margarita', and 'Beware Your Faces'.
- Smirnov appeared in several films, notably 'Bumbash' (1971), where he played the role of Gavril.
- He continued performing on stage until his final days.
Points of divergence
- Smirnov's last work was 'Zemlyanichnaya polyana', in which he played Professor Isaak Borga. — vedomosti
- Smirnov's last performance was in the play 'Zemlyanichnaya polyana' as Professor Isaak Borga. — vesti
- Smirnov died at 87 years old, and his death circumstances are being clarified. — vm
- Smirnov performed in more than 30 theatrical productions including 'A Zory Here Are Quiet', 'Boris Godunov', 'Crime and Punishment', 'Tartuffe', 'Faust'. — interfax
- Smirnov played roles in over 30 stage productions, including 'A Zory Here Are Quiet', 'Boris Godunov', 'Crime and Punishment', 'Tartuffe', 'Faust', and others. — kommerant
- Smirnov's first film was in 1961, and he gained fame from the role of Gavril in 'Bumbash' (1971). — vedomosti
Coverage (9 sources)
- People's Artist of the Russian Federation Yuri Smirnov Has Passed Away — РИАМО
- Farewell to People's Artist Yuri Smirnov will take place at the Taganka Theatre — Вести
- The death of Russian People's Artist Yuri Smirnov was sudden — Вести
- People's Artist of Russia Yuri Smirnov Has Died — Ведомости
- Actor Yuri Smirnov has died at the age of 88 — Вечерняя Москва
- People's Artist of Russia Yuri Smirnov Has Died, Taганka Theatre Announces — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- People's Artist of Russia Yuri Smirnov Has Died — Коммерсантъ
- People's Artist of the Russian Federation Yuri Smirnov Has Passed Away — Вести
- Actor Yuri Smirnov Has Died — Интерфакс