obituaries

Composer Murad Kazhlaev dies

Composer Murad Kazhlaev dies

The author of the legendary "Mountain Woman" and the anthem of Dagestan, composer Murad Kazhlaev, passed away. The funeral will take place in Makhachkala

Eduard Sagalaev passes away

Eduard Sagalaev passes away

Today, 76-year-old President of the National Association of Broadcasters Eduard Sagalaev died

Rami Meir passes away

Rami Meir passes away

Rami Meir, a well-known 60-year-old artist and songwriter from Baku, died in Moscow

Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei passes away

Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei passes away

Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei died at the age of 64, BelTA reported on Saturday, citing the ministry's spokesman Anatoly Glaz. "Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei died unexpectedly,” the statement …

Fazil Mammadov dies

Fazil Mammadov dies

Former Minister of Taxes of Azerbaijan Fazil Mammadov passed away in Turkey. He died at the hospital where he was being treated. Fazil Mammadov was the Minister of Taxes in 2000-2017. He also headed the Azerbaijan Wrestling …

Moscow pays last respect to Rustam Ibragimbekov

Moscow pays last respect to Rustam Ibragimbekov

The farewell ceremony for the Soviet, Russian and Azerbaijani writer, screenwriter and film director Rustam Ibragimbekov will take place on March 13 in the Great Hall of the Moscow Cinema House. Rustam Ibragimbekov passed away on March …

Actress Zinaida Kiriyenko passes away

Actress Zinaida Kiriyenko passes away

People's Artist of the RSFSR Zinaida Kiriyenko died at the age of 89, the Deputy Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia, Klim Lavrentiev, informed. "Yes, she died last night," RIA Novosti quotes him as …

Abdizhamil Nurpeisov dies

Abdizhamil Nurpeisov dies

The famous Soviet and Kazakh writer and translator Abdizhamil Nurpeisov died at the age of 97, the Kazakh Mazhilis deputy Zhanarbek Ashimzhanov said. "The classic writer, a veteran of World War II, the famous Abdizhamil Nurpeisov …

Acting head of Dagestan Kumtorkala region passes away

Acting head of Dagestan Kumtorkala region passes away

Acting Head of the Kumtorkala region Dagir Abduragimov passed away this morning, the website of the administration of the municipality informs. ”On January 6, after an accident,  Abduragimov was hospitalized and …

Conductor Mikhail Finberg passes away

Conductor Mikhail Finberg passes away

Famous conductor, People's Artist of the Republic of Belarus, Mikhail Finberg, died. "The conductor, People's Artist of Belarus Mikhail Finberg died at the age of 75. The time and place of the farewell will be announced …

Oldest Russian billionaire passes away

Oldest Russian billionaire passes away

According to Forbes, 82-year-old Russian and American billionaire Valentin Gapontsev passed away today. The death of a businessman was confirmed by his son Denis Gapontsev. Gapontsev was a co-owner of IPG Photonics. In the last century, …

People's Artist of Azerbaijan Samed Samedov passed away at 73

People's Artist of Azerbaijan Samed Samedov passed away at 73

Today, at the age of 73, the People's Artist of Azerbaijan, singer Samed Samedov passed away, Trend News Agency reports with a reference to the source familiar with the situation. Samed Samedov was born on September 17, 1946, in the …

One of richest Russians dies from coronavirus - sources

One of richest Russians dies from coronavirus - sources

Oleg Burlakov, who was included in the list of 200 richest Russian entrepreneurs according to Forbes magazine, died from the coronavirus, he was 71 years old. The report on his death came with a reference to the acquaintances of Burlakov and his …