The famous Soviet and Russian television host Yuriy Nikolaev has died at the age of 77. This was reported by A.Ya.
Nikolai Tsiskaridze, rector of the Vaganova Russian Ballet Academy, announced this on his Telegram channel. According to Mash, Shot, and REN TV, on the morning of November 4, Yuriy Nikolaev's condition worsened at home.
He was then taken to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life. According to media reports, he was suffering from a severe lung disease.
Yuriy Nikolaev was one of the most prominent faces of Soviet television. He hosted famous programs such as "Morning Post," "Morning Star," and "Heritage of the Republic."
Nikolaev, who was recognized as a People's Artist of Russia, worked in television for more than 50 years and became a symbol of an entire era.
