“A talented and popularly beloved artist, a sincere and charming person has passed away.
His innate intelligence, professionalism, special energy and noble manner of acting allowed him to create many memorable images that have become the standard of acting.
The blessed memory of him will always live in our hearts, ”the text says.
Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed their condolences over the death of Lanovoy.
Lanovoy died on 28 January at the age of 88.