Today it became known that People's Artist of Russia Vyacheslav Dobrynin has died at the age of 78.

Less than a week ago, the 78-year-old performer was hospitalized in a Moscow clinic with a suspected stroke. Dobrynin's wife said that the artist had finished all his tours and had not appeared on stage.

His relatives were involved in his treatment and life support. His last album was released in 2013, and fans wrote on social networks that his songs would always remain in people's hearts.

The date of the farewell and funeral will be announced a little later.