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Public Farewell for Russian TV Director Alexander Oleynikov Draws Cultural Figures in Moscow

Russia’s culture minister sent condolences read at the service by Channel One chief Konstantin Ernst.

Overview

  • The memorial took place in the mourning hall at Troekurovskoye Cemetery from 13:00 to 15:00 Moscow time, with burial to follow at the same site.
  • Attendees included singer Larisa Dolina, Channel One director Konstantin Ernst, singer Dmitry Malikov, and filmmakers Renat Davletyarov, Alexander Strizhenov and Igor Ugolnikov.
  • Oleynikov died on the night of January 24 at age 60, and his daughter said the cause was a detached thrombus.
  • A VGIK graduate active on television since 1985, he held senior roles at NTV and served as general producer of TVC from 2006 to 2012.
  • His recent work included creating and co-writing the television series The Artist.