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Time's ex-chief director succumbed to death

Venerable Time program director Kaleeria Kislova, renowned for overseeing the 1980 Moscow Olympics broadcast and the first telecast link between the USSR and the United States, sadly passed away at the impressive age of 99.

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In the ripe age of 99, the esteemed former Time program director, Kaleeria Kislova, has sadly...
In the ripe age of 99, the esteemed former Time program director, Kaleeria Kislova, has sadly departed. Known for her significant contributions, she played a pivotal role in the filming of the 1980 Moscow Olympics and the groundbreaking telebridge connection between the USSR and the USA, a historical first.

Time's ex-chief director succumbed to death

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Saying Goodbye to a Television Titan: Karelia Kislova, Age 99, Bids Farewell

It's with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Karelia Kislova, a beacon of Russian television and a witness to the defining moments of the 20th century. Our condolences go out to her family, friends, and countless fans across the nation.

Journalist Kristina Levieva confirmed the sad news on her Telegram channel. RIA Novosti also corroborated this heart-rending report with the channel's press service.

Born on April 20, 1926, in the quaint village of Karagat (now a city) in Novosibirsk Oblast, Kislova embarked on an extraordinary journey. Studying at the studio of the "Red Torch" theater in Novosibirsk and GITIS, she honed her acting skills, later gracing provincial stages. From 1951, Kislova became a cherished member of the Kazakh Drama Theater (now the Kazakh National Drama Theater named after Mukhtar Auezov).

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  • Director James Foley, known for his work on the "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels, has confirmed his departure from the franchise, stirring emotions in the film industry and among his fans.
  • In a heart-rending statement, RIA Novosti confirmed the passing of Karelia Kislova, a cherished figure in Russian television, who graced stages from the 1950s.
  • Journalist Kristina Levieva announced the sad news of Karelia Kislova's passing on her Telegram channel, with RIA Novosti's press service corroborating the report.
  • Born in 1926 in Karagat, Karelia Kislova, a beloved Russian entertainer, started her career at the "Red Torch" theater studio and GITIS in Novosibirsk, before joining the Kazakh Drama Theater in 1951.

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