Gradsky’s young widow secretly opened the monument three years after her husband – the monument did not come out as expected – Khibiny news.ru

It became known what the monument on Gradsky’s grave looks like

Installation of a memorial to the singer and composer Alexander Gradskiwho died three years ago, which happened later than some loved ones would have liked. The musician’s widow Marina Kotashenko she did not hide the fact that she was unable to come to an agreement with her husband’s adult children on several issues.

As a result, the monument was opened in secret, writing “Shooting Star“, noting that the monument looks completely different from what was previously planned. It was created by a famous sculptor Vadim Tserkovnikov of charge.

At first, it was thought that in addition to the piano, the monument would also show a guitar with a curtain to properly reflect Gradsky’s music. But, in the end, judging by the picture, it was decided to settle only on the piano.

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It is noted that only two dozen people were present at the opening event. The author’s young widow, Marina Kotashenko, took her two sons to the cemetery. But there were no older children at the grave of the famous father that day, the publication notes.

Reference: Alexander Gradsky‘s greatest fame came from his performance as part of the group “Skomorokhi”. In 1971, he won first place at the Silver Strings festival.

In May 2024, we wrote those followers came to Gradsky’s grave and they were surprised by how unhappy the funeral was.