MOSCOW, March 15 Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the family and friends of People's Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Shirvindt, who died in his 90th year, The Russian leader's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters.
«Putin deeply sympathizes with the death of Shirvindt,» the Kremlin spokesman said. “He will send a telegram of condolences to his family and friends,” he added.
As Satire Theater actor Yuri Vasiliev previously reported, Shirvindt passed away at the age of 90. The date and place of the farewell will be known later, the actor said.