People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Alexander Sharovsky has been laid to rest in the Second Alley of Honor.
Jnews.az reports that state and cultural figures, artistic colleagues, relatives of the deceased, and members of the public attended the funeral ceremony.
It should be noted that the People’s Artist, renowned director and actor Alexander Sharovsky passed away today.
Alexander Sharovsky was born on February 10, 1948, in Baku. He began his acting career in 1967 at the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators. Working at the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre since 1976, Sharovsky served as a production director from 1991 and became the theatre’s chief director in 1993.
Over many years, the People’s Artist made significant contributions to the development of Azerbaijani theatrical art. He portrayed more than 50 roles on stage, appeared in 4 films, and directed 54 theatrical productions. Sharovsky was awarded the title of Honored Artist in 1988 and People’s Artist in 1998. He was also decorated with the Shohrat and Sharaf orders, as well as the Golden Dervish and Humay awards.
Alexander Sharovsky also served as the head of the Baku Religious Community of European Jews.
