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The actor Yefim Shifrin, the Russian writer Viktor Shenderovich, the editor-in-chief of the GORDON publication Alesya Batsman, the former attorney general of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko, the head of the Executive Committee for Reforms of Ukraine, Mikhail Saakashvili, the Russian journalist Victoria Ivleva, former footballer Igor Belanov, Russian politician Grigory Yavlinsky.
The legendary Mikhail Zhvanetsky died on November 6. Satirical writer, originally from Odessa, People’s Artist of Ukraine, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation. Many famous people (politicians, journalists, cultural figures) shared their memories of him.
“Not a single new photo will be added to this pile! Bye, Mikhail Mikhailovich! Thanks for everything!” – posted on Facebook pRussian actor and satirist Yefim Shifrin.
“Zhvanetsky. A sharp orphan feeling now and overwhelming gratitude. How much happiness we had from his speech! He was a genius and he fulfilled his destiny perfectly. We consist of his humor, intelligence, tenderness. Many millions of people … What happiness was “, – said the Russian writer and publicist Viktor Shenderovich.
“March 2019. October Palace. Our last meeting with Mikhail Zhvanetsky. As always, he went out and went to a standing ovation. Kievans met him and saw him off standing. Even at 85 years old he did not change his way of life: each year spent several warm months in his homeland Odessa, every year, touring Ukraine, in addition to the time-tested classics, he read his fresh, newly written works! He did not lose form until the end: neither form nor content. Brilliant and instant way to any comment, that time he came to us after the concert from the dressing room, and he walked harder than usual. [Гордон] he asked: “What, Mikhal Mikhalych, are you a little tired?” They found it immediately: “Dimochka, well, you see, the head is young and the legs are from year 34 of release. I would like to replace them!” There was only a week left before the presidential elections and I called Vladimir Zelensky on the loudspeaker. Michal Mikhalych wished him victory. The conversation of these witty and professional people made Dima and me laugh, it was a lot of fun … Genius left. The time is gone. Sadness. May it be good for you there, dear Michal Mikhalych … “- wrote the editor-in-chief of the publication” GORDON “, Alesya Batsman.
Former Ukraine attorney general Yuriy Lutsenko recounted his relationship with Zhvanetsky: “I met the great Zhvanetsky in 2005 at the birthday party of the mayor of Odessa. [Эдуарда] Hurwitz. We were introduced and immediately I told Mikhail Mikhailovich a lot of political jokes about Yushchenko, Putin, Tymoshenko, Lutsenko … The teacher came back to his wife and said: “Honey, this is the Minister of the Interior of Ukraine. He tells wonderful jokes about your president and prime minister. And also – about who am I afraid to listen to even here. Sir, I want to live in this country. ” My wife raised her eyebrows and asked me how old I was and where I worked at the Home Office before the revolution. I replied that I was 41 years old and had not served in the Ministry of the Interior for a single day, I only know a couple of policemen who were standing in front of my tent. He sighed and said sadly, “Misha, I would like to live in this country too.” Then we met more than once. They always laughed at politics. It was evident that MMZH is resting with his soul, living and creating in his fun fluffy headphones (from the noise of nightclubs) right here in Odessa. Wise Citizen of who will always remain. Thanks for everything, Master! “
The former president of Georgia, head of the Executive Committee for Reforms of Ukraine, Mikhail Saakashvili, called Zhvanetsky “a great citizen of the world.”
“Mikhail Zhvanetsky was part of my childhood, as well as hundreds of millions of other people. When I started working in Odessa, naturally, Zhvanetsky was there everywhere. He visited my house many times. Usually he came to me, we drank until late at night, then he got behind the wheel of his very cheerful convertible, quite drunk, but in very good condition, and drove imposingly out of the Odessa Regional Council Reception House residence, greeting us and all passers-by. That’s how I remember him. What can I say about him? He was a great man, very free. And just a good man. A great citizen of Odessa and a great citizen of the world passed away. Last year he had a concert at the Odessa Musical Comedy, for some reason I couldn’t go to see him and now I will regret it all my life. After the concert he had to come to me for tea, but he called me and said that his health wouldn’t allow it. did not allow him to return ar to Odessa, part of whose history was with thawed forever, “added Saakashvili.
“I have lived under Zhvanetsky all my life. As under Pushkin or Tolstoy. And I will continue. And I advise everyone: keep living under Zhvanetsky!” – said the Russian journalist and activist Victoria Ivleva.
Former Kyiv Dynamo player Igor Belanov: “A difficult year of irreparable losses … And again tragic news … We were left with the most affable and ironic resident of Odessa, a man to whom monuments and monuments were erected. they were called streets, Mikhail Zhvanetsky. Proud to have known Master personally, I could sometimes laugh with him and sometimes speak seriously “for Odessa.” It is hard to believe that a living classic, a legend and a prominent representative of the time left us so early … We will remember you forever, to cite your immortal works, donate your books and review performances. Thank you for “laughing through your tears”, Mikhal Mikhalych! We are not crying, we are still living! “
“Mikhail Zhvanetsky – just apparently about the funny. He is about a person, of honor and dignity. His prayers are razor sharp. And he uses his ability to express an exact thought, like a true philosopher and thinker. Listening and reading to Zhvanetsky, you are convinced that intelligence, goodness and freedom are mutually conditioned things. The good memory of Mikhail Mikhailovich and the gratitude among the people will remain forever, “wrote Grigory Yavlinsky, leader of the Russian opposition party Yabloko, on his Facebook.
Mikhail Zhvanetsky died on November 6, 2020, he was 86 years old. A month before that, the satirist had left the stage and stopped acting due to his age, but continued to write.
Zhvanetsky was born on March 6, 1934 in Odessa. For more than 50 years he performed on stage with author’s satirical works. Zhvanetsky is the first and permanent president of the World Club of Odessa residents, author of the books “Meetings in the streets”, “Two years”, “My Odessa”, “Women”, “Odessa Dachas”, “Complete works”. Recently, the satirist lived in Moscow with his wife Natalia and their son Dmitry.
In March 2014, Zhvanetsky signed an artists’ appeal against the occupation of Crimea. In 2015, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine added him to the “white list” of artists who supported Ukraine.
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