Died actor Victor Smirnov
The actor of theatre and cinema Victor Smirnov died in St. Petersburg on 73-m to year of life, according to radio station “Echo of Moscow”. The cause of death in the publication are not specified. Smirnov with 80 years of service at the Alexandrinsky theatre, performed more than 70 roles in films. In 1992, he was awarded the title people’s artist of Russia.
The cause of death in the publication are not specified. Meanwhile, on the website of the Alexandrinsky theatre said that the actor in recent years struggled with serious illness.
“Alexandrine mourn the demise and offer my condolences to the family and friends of Victor Fedorovich Smirnov. On the date of the farewell ceremony of Alexandrinsky theatre will be”, — stated in the message.
Smirnov graduated from the Gorky theatre school, with 80 years of service at the Alexandrinsky theatre. He has performed over 70 roles in movies, including playing “Boris Godunov” (1986), “Streets of the broken lanterns” (1998), “Agent of national security — 2” (2000), “the Master and Margarita” (2005) and “Liquidation” (2007). In 1992, Smirnov was awarded the title people’s artist of Russia.
