Information about this was published on the official page of KVN on Instagram.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Alexander Vasilyevich Maslyakov on September 8, 2024. He was and will always be a legend for all participants in the KVN movement and millions of viewers,” the post says.
It is noted that Maslyakov has hosted the KVN program since 1964, becoming a “symbol of humor and satire” in Russia and abroad.
“Alexander Vasilyevich received many awards, was a full holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, and the founder of the creative association AMiK. His contribution to the development of domestic entertainment television cannot be overstated,” the official statement confirmation.
Before that, Russian media wrote that Maslyakov had serious health problems; he was being treated for an inoperable lung tumor.
