Russian designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev died on April 30 at the age of 85. With a difference of one day, on May 2, fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin, who was 59, died. How show business stars, creator’s colleagues, politicians and other personalities reacted to this – in Russian media material.
Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov: “Valentin Yudashkin made a great contribution to the development of Russian art. In spreading high artistic standards in all Russian regions and in educating the younger generation. And of course, from the point of view of promoting our culture abroad, it is very difficult to overestimate its role. We also express our deepest condolences on his passing. »
Stylist Vlad Lisovets : “Valentin is a man who has helped all Russian women, especially the Russian scene, to look worthy of Hollywood, because his outfits always look good on artists and actresses.”
“This the tragedy , this is a tragedy for Russia. If Vyacheslav Zaitsev is a tragedy for both the Soviet era and for Russia, then Valentin Yudashkin is the personification of Russian beauty.
fashion designer Dennis Simachev: “The departure of Valentin Yudashkin is a huge loss for Russian culture and fashion. Even considering that this happened immediately after the departure of Slava Zaitsev, Russian fashion has lost a lot these days.
Stylist, fashion designer Alexander Rogov: “Another irreparable loss. Another home fashion legend has passed away. I offer my condolences to the family and loved ones of Valentin Yudashkin.”
Fashion historian Alexander Vasilyev: “It is a great loss for the prestige of Russia, for the fashion world and, I would say, for our view of the world in general, because both designers were designers of beauty, hard workers who wanted to create an image of absolutely amazing and magical women.
Showman Maxim Galkin*: “Valentin Yudashkin is deceased. Our loyal, talented, brilliant, witty, best friend. A person too close to have the strength to write much… What a loss. Have a good trip, dear Valya.
Singer Philip Kirkorov: “Such stars and legends don’t disappear… they stay forever! You are in my heart, my friend!
Singer Nikolai Baskov: “The world fashion legend, an amazing person and friend, is gone. My deepest condolences to family, friends and all fans of the genius.
ballet dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze : “Valentin Yudashkin is gone. 59 years old! Very young age and the hardest loss for the family and for all of us. We are in mourning.”
Singer Alexander Buinov: “A kind and sincere person left. I never heard him raise his voice. Valentin is a true artist of the Russian people! A true selfless friend! <…> You will stay with us in your works as a talented couturier and artist.”
Producer Joseph Prigogine “We have known him (Yudashkin) for a very, very long time. <…> This news is shocking on the one hand, on the other hand I want to say that he was a very brave person, he fought for so many years with this mud, with this infection.
fashion designer Tatiana Kotegova : “Russia has lost another talented fashion designer. Valentin Yudashkin is the property of Russia. It is very painful to realize the departure of colleagues. Valentin’s contribution to Russian fashion was unique. His collections have been presented at fairs in Paris. The European public applauded. May he rest in peace”.
Photographer Ekaterina Rozhdestvenskaya: “He was brilliant, talented, gifted by God! He decorated the world as best he could, both with himself and with what he did, he tried to make people enjoy life, and himself, looking at them, rejoiced. Kindness and light blew from him, which is rare these days. Long and brilliant memory.
Journalist, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Russia Alena Doletskaya: “So ended the famous era of Russian fashion.”
President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Irina Vinner: “This is a real tragedy, an irreparable loss for Russia, for the whole world. Valentin Abramovich was a magnificent master with an impeccable sense of beauty, an outstanding artist who set the tone of modern fashion for several decades. We mourn the whole family of Russian rhythmic gymnastics.
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture Elena Drapeko : “He was a very nice person, many cultural figures were friends with him. He did a lot for the development of the industry, his shows always turned into wonderful theatrical performances. Not only that, they loved him They loved it in Moscow, they loved it in our cultural environment.
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