Baku: The Azerbaijan State Academic Russian Drama Theater hosted a farewell ceremony for prominent theater figure, director, and People's Artist Alexander Sharovsky. Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, along with other figures from the art and culture sector, attended the ceremony.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, wreaths on behalf of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, as well as various state and government agencies, were placed during the ceremony. Colleagues, friends, and notable cultural figures gathered to pay their last respects to the esteemed artist.

Minister of Culture Adil Karimli addressed the ceremony, expressing condolences to the family members and relatives of the deceased on behalf of the staff of the Ministry of Culture. He highlighted that People's Artist Alexander Sharovsky's contributions extended beyond theater and art, significantly impacting the development of the Russian theater school in Azerbaijan, which has a rich tradition.

Alexander Sharovsky, who passed away on September 9 at the age of 79, was laid to rest at the Second Alley of Honor.