Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Bizeva died at the age of 82.

Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Bizeva died at the age of 82 after a long illness. This was announced on August 18 by the press service of the Moscow Musical and Dramatic Gypsy Theater "Roman".

"It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Honored Artist of Russia Natalia Vasilyevna Bizeva passed away at the age of 82," the message on the VKontakte social network says.

Farewell to Natalia Bizeva will take place on August 20 in the building of the Roman Theater. A civil memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 Moscow time. A funeral service will be held at the Church of All Saints on Sokol at 12:30.

Natalia Bizeva was a hereditary actress of the Roman Theater, where her parents worked. She first appeared on stage at the age of five in the production of "The Bloody Wedding." After graduating from the Roman Theater studio, and in 1984 from GITIS, the actress devoted her whole life to working in her native theater. The press service noted that her deep knowledge of traditions determined her original manner of performing roles and gypsy songs.