Mikhail Nozhkin, a People's Artist of the RSFSR, actor

Mikhail Nozhkin, a People's Artist of the RSFSR, actor, poet, and writer, has died at the age of 90.

Consensus

Mikhail Nожkin died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 89
He was a prominent Russian actor, poet, and musician
His death occurred on the anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War
He was honored with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR
He was known for his patriotic songs including 'The Last Battle' and 'Under the City of Rzhev'
He authored the anthem of the 'Immortal Regiment' movement

Points of divergence

Nожkin was described by Lyudmila Zaiceva as having a soulful and open personality that attracted people — vesti
Nожkin was honored with the Order of Honor and the Order of Alexander Nevsky — kommersant
Nожkin was a leading host of the first 'Blue Flame' television program — vm
Nожkin was a graduate of the Moscow Theater Institute's musical arts studio — vedomosti

Coverage (5 sources)

People's Artist Zaitseva Reveals What Attracted People to Actor Nozhkin — Вести
People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Nozhkin has died — Коммерсантъ
People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Nozhkin Dies at Age 90 — Вечерняя Москва
People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Nozhkin has died at the age of 89 — Вести
People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Nozhkin has died — Ведомости

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