INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Alexander Maslyakov, one of the best-known and best-loved television personalities of the Soviet and modern Russian era, died at age 82 on
Maslyakov had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year
while still a student as co-host of the show
Over the years, he has headed the KVN production company, was president of the International KVN Union and hosted KVN games and festivals
For most of its history, KVN was among the highest-rated television shows.Over the years, many well-known performers, musicians, public and
political figures have taken part in the show, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who was captain of the Kvartal 95 team
during their times in office
