"It is very bitter and insulting that an amazing galaxy of wonderful Soviet directors with their own view of the world, with their own school, attitude to life, cinema, art is leaving," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Kostolevsky also noted the union of Naumov and his wife, actress Natalia Belokhvostikova.
“Natasha is not only a wonderful actress, but also an example of attitude towards people.
The most important thing is their relationship with Vladimir Naumovich.
For me, this is an amazing example of how people have carried their love all their lives, preserved it, for me it is very important, ”he added.
Earlier it became known about the death of director Vladimir Naumov.
He is known as the creator of such films as Tehran-43 and Running.