It is reported by Life.ru.

The farewell ceremony was organized at the House of Cinematographers.

It was visited by VGIK rector Vladimir Malyshev, directors Andrei Smirnov and Karen Shakhnazarov, as well as colleagues, friends and relatives of Abdrashitov.

Earlier, Nation News reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a wreath to the ceremony, as well as a telegram of condolences.