MOSCOW, March 16 Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev expressed condolences on the death of People's Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Shirvindt, noting the connection of his talent with the era in the culture and art of Russia , the deputy chairman’s secretariat reported.
People's Artist of the Russian Federation, President of the Satire Theater Alexander Shirvindt died on Friday at the age of 90.
“Please accept my deep condolences on the death of Alexander Anatolyevich Shirvindt. A man of amazing, multifaceted talent, he won the love and recognition of millions of viewers. A special era in the culture and art of Russia is associated with his work as an actor, director, screenwriter, writer, presenter. stage of the theater and in cinema, Alexander Shirvindt created a whole gallery of bright, unforgettable heroes, each of which contains a piece of his charm and wisdom, subtle humor and impeccable sense of style, nobility and sincerity, spiritual generosity, energy,” Medvedev noted.
The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council added that Shirvindt was an active and caring person, the soul of the Moscow Academic Satire Theater, which he led for many years. As a teacher, as Medvedev added, Shirvindt raised a galaxy of young talents and helped dozens of talented actors find their way in art. 
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“In our memory he will remain a person without whom it is impossible to imagine not only the national theater and cinema, but also the life of each of us, our best memories and most sincere emotions. This loss is bitter and irreparable. I mourn with you. Please convey the words “my sympathy and support to all the family and friends, friends and colleagues of Alexander Anatolyevich Shirvindt,” Medvedev said.
Alexander Shirvindt was born on July 19, 1934 in Moscow. After graduating from the Shchukin Theater School in 1956, he was accepted into the troupe of the Lenin Komsomol Theater (now Lenkom Mark Zakharov). Shirvindt has served at the Satire Theater since 1970, from 2000 to 2021 he was the artistic director of the theater, and in 2021 he became its president. In addition, the actor taught at the Shchukin Theater Institute. Shirvindt is widely known for his roles in films, including such films as “The Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath!”, “Three in a Boat Not Counting the Dog,” “Circus Princess” and others.