27 April
Dates in History
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2007—Mstislav Rostropovich, a great Russian cellist and conductor, dies in Moscow at the age of 80 Rostropovich, also known as Slava, died after a long operation in a hospital of Moscow. Rostropovich is acknowledged to be the best musician of our time; his name is among the “forty immortal people” – honorary members of the Art Academy of France. 
2007—Kirill Lavrov , a famous Russian and Soviet actor, passes away, aged 81 |
1918—The Soviet Government issues a decree canceling succession rights (the decree has an effect until 22 May 1922). | | ||
