Alexander Maslyakov 1941 – 2024

Biography

Alexander Maslyakov was born on November 24, 1941, in Yekaterinburg, during the post-war years of the Soviet Union. From his early life in this industrial center of the Urals, he would go on to become a prominent figure in Soviet and Russian television, building a career that spanned decades and touched the lives of countless viewers across the region.

Throughout his professional life, Maslyakov established himself as a respected television presenter, working across the Soviet era and into the modern Russian broadcasting landscape. His presence on screen and his contributions to entertainment became part of the cultural fabric of his time, earning him recognition and respect within the industry and among audiences.

On September 8, 2024, Alexander Maslyakov passed away in Moscow at the age of 82, after battling lung cancer. His death marked the end of a significant chapter in Russian television history. He was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most prestigious burial grounds, a final resting place that reflected the esteem in which he was held by his nation and the broadcasting community.