Mykhailo Zhvanetskyi Has Died

Humorist and satirical writer Mykhailo Zhvanetskyi has died at the age of 86. Last month, he announced that he was leaving the stage and giving up his career as a performer.

Mykhailo Zhvanetskyi founded the Moscow Theater of Miniatures, which he headed until the last days of his life. In 1999, he received the title of People's Artist of Ukraine, and two years later he became an Honored Art Worker of Russia.