Aleksei Balabanov 1959 – 2013

Biography

Aleksei Balabanov was a Russian film director and screenwriter born on February 25, 1959, in Yekaterinburg. Throughout his career, he distinguished himself as a creative voice in Russian cinema, contributing both behind the camera as a director and through his work as a screenwriter. His artistic vision and dedication to filmmaking left an imprint on the industry during his lifetime.

Balabanov passed away on May 18, 2013, in Sestroretsk, following a myocardial infarction. He was fifty-four years old at the time of his death. His final resting place is at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery in the Vasileostrovsky District of Russia, where he was laid to rest according to Orthodox tradition.

Though his life was cut short, Balabanov’s legacy as a filmmaker endures through his body of work. His contributions to Russian cinema continue to be remembered by those who knew him and appreciated his artistic talents.