The key facts

  • Yuri Kayurov died on November 6 at the age of 99; according to the Maly Theatre director, from natural causes
  • In his telegram, Putin called Kayurov “a great actor” and a worthy representative of the national drama school
  • The funeral will take place on November 10 at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow

The actor's death and the president's condolences

On November 6, it became known that People's Artist of the RSFSR Yuri Kayurov had died at the age of 99 — this was reported by a source from the actor's circle. Alexei Dubrovsky, chief director of the Maly Theatre, to which Kayurov devoted many years, said the death was from natural causes. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to the actor's family, the text of which is published by Gazeta.Ru citing RIA Novosti.

What the telegram says

“A great actor has passed away, a worthy representative of the national drama school”, the telegram from Putin reads. The president noted that Kayurov “always performed vividly and with talent — both in cinema and on the stage of the legendary Maly Theatre,” and added that the actor's bright memory will remain in the hearts of his family, loved ones, and fans.

Farewell

Yuri Kayurov will be buried on November 10 at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow. The theatre's publications gave no details about the date and place of the farewell ceremony for the actor.