Actress Lyudmila Chursina was seen on her last trip to long applause. The artist was bid farewell in St. Petersburg on Friday, June 12.
After the funeral ceremony, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Nikolai Burov announced condolences sent on the death of the actress from the Presidents of Russia and Belarus Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko and the Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova.
In their speeches, they pointed to the artist’s great contribution to the development of national culture, as well as her civic standing and dedication to the profession. In addition, words of condolence were read from Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.
– Lyudmila Alekseevna, we were lucky to be your contemporaries, to enjoy your roles, talent and creativity. You have dedicated your whole life to serving culture, art and theater and creating many unforgettable roles (…) My condolences to your family and friends. Blessed memory,” said Artem Gorny, Director of the Ministry of Defense’s Culture Department. TASS.
Lyudmila Chursina died at the age of 85. The cause of death of the People’s Artist was oncology. I battled the disease for about a year.
The actress was nicknamed the Russian Marilyn Monroe, meaning “Ice Queen,” and she was sociable, outgoing, and often laughed. About the bright chapters of the life of Lyudmila Chorsina – in the material “Moscow Evening”.