The key facts

  • Lidia Fedoseeva-Shukshina has died at the age of 88 after a serious illness
  • The farewell ceremony will take place on November 10 in Kuntsevo, with burial planned at the Novodevichy Cemetery
  • The actress appeared in more than 90 films and is survived by three daughters

Death of the People's Artist of the RSFSR

People's Artist of the RSFSR Lidia Fedoseeva-Shukshina has died at the age of 88. Since mid-October, the actress had been in intensive care. According to Channel Five, the actress's daughter Olga Shukshina called an ambulance when her mother developed shortness of breath and stopped walking. According to media reports, on October 22 the actress was placed in a medically induced coma due to her critical condition, but Olga Shukshina denied this information.

Farewell and funeral

The farewell ceremony for the actress will take place on November 10 at the farewell hall in Kuntsevo. She is planned to be buried at the Novodevichy Cemetery, where her husband Vasily Shukshin rests.

Colleagues' reactions

People's Artist of the RSFSR Tamara Syomina, upon learning of Fedoseeva-Shukshina's death, could not hold back her tears. She admitted that the news came as a complete surprise to her: 'I am simply stunned by this news. So unexpected. Such a pity.' Syomina had known Fedoseeva-Shukshina since their student years — they studied in the same class and shared a room in the dormitory. 'As they say, we shared both bread and water,' the actress noted.

Creative legacy

Over her career, Fedoseeva-Shukshina appeared in more than 90 films. She became best known for her roles in Vasily Shukshin's films 'Pechki-Lavochki' and 'Kalina Krasnaya' (Snowfall on Red Kalina). The actress is survived by three daughters. The actress's biography, including her love story with Vasily Shukshin and her five marriages, is described in detail in a feature by Gazeta.Ru.