Viktor Merezhko
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The work of the People’s Artist of Russia, screenwriter and director Viktor Merezhko, who has shown himself with constant success in all aspects of cinema, has had a great influence on the development of domestic cinema, said Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, her words were quoted by the press service of the Ministry of Culture to RBC.
“An outstanding graduate of VGIK, Viktor Ivanovich, from the first steps of his creative path, declared himself as a talented, extraordinary personality. Director, screenwriter, playwright, writer, actor – he showed himself with invariable success in all guises,” the minister said.
Died director and screenwriter Viktor Merezhko
She noted the great merits of Merezhko in the development of domestic cinema, recognized by the professional community and fans, and expressed her condolences to his family.
Merezhko died the day before, on January 30, at the age of 84, the Union of Cinematographers reported. He was the author of scripts for 50 films and TV series (“Relatives”, “Flights in a Dream and Reality”, “A Lonely Woman Wants to Meet”, and so on), as well as 12 cartoons, including “The Frog Princess” and “The Adventures of Lolo the Penguin”. “.