“People's Artist of the RSFSR Vladimir Valentinovich Menshov, an outstanding director and screenwriter, actor and teacher, a public figure and a true patriot of Russia, has passed away.
This is an irreparable loss for national art, for our entire country, "Aksyonov wrote on his VKontakte page.
He noted that many of Menshov's films are masterpieces of world cinema.
The politician also recalled that the director supported the reunification of Crimea with Russia.
Vladimir Menshov died at the age of 82 due to the consequences of coronavirus infection.