Anatoly Viktorovich Zavoruev, a distinguished artist of the Russian Federation and a member of the puppet theater in Lipetsk, has passed away. The farewell ceremony for the master of the stage, Anatoly Zavoruev, will take place today, December 29th, at 17:00 at the Lipetsk State Puppet Theater. The regional department of culture and art announced the sad news of the artist's passing. He began his theatrical and creative career at the puppet theater on November 26, 1969, and quickly mastered the art of puppet manipulation. Throughout his years of work, Anatoly Zavoruev created a number of memorable theatrical characters that continue to captivate young audiences in the theater's performances.
The portrait of the esteemed artist was displayed on the local Honorary Boards. In 1990, he was included in the Book of Honor of the Lipetsk Region.