Passing of Igor Tetryuev, Deputy Director of Kyiv’s Puppet Theater 'Castle on the Hill,' at Age 70

The Passing of Igor Tetryuev

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: Igor Tetryuev, a respected actor and theater leader serving as the deputy director and artistic director of the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theater 'Castle on the Hill,' has passed away at the age of 70. His colleagues announced the news on Facebook, revealing that he had been battling cancer. The theater community mourns the loss of a figure who was deeply woven into the fabric of their artistic family.

“He was a person deeply respected and valued, someone you could always rely on.” – Colleagues of Igor Tetryuev

Igor Olexandrovych Tetryuev earned his musical credentials at the Lviv Conservatory as a performing musician and completed studies in mass event directing at the State Academy of Culture and Arts Leadership. Throughout his career, he balanced roles as a stage actor-often leading roles-and appearances in television series, typically in supporting parts. His professionalism, kindness, and dedication to his theater left a lasting impression on all who worked alongside him.

A Significant Loss in Ukraine’s Cultural Sphere

Igor Tetryuev’s passing adds to a series of recent losses within Ukraine’s artistic community:

• On October 23, 2026, Fedir Stryhun, the renowned actor, director, educator, and artistic director of Lviv’s Maria Zankovetska National Theater, died at age 86.
• Director Serhiy Sasin passed away at just 24 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
• Monumental and decorative artist Mykhailo Klymchenko died from wounds sustained during the war.
• Ukrainian actor Yuriy Felipenko was killed while defending Ukraine on the front lines.

The team at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theater 'Castle on the Hill' emphasized that Tetryuev was more than a colleague; he was a close friend and an integral part of their theater’s history and spirit.

His death marks a profound loss not only for his theater but also for the broader Ukrainian artistic community. In times of ongoing challenges facing Ukraine's cultural institutions, his legacy highlights the vital need to support and preserve the creative contributions of artists who shape the nation’s cultural heritage.

The artistic landscape of Ukraine continues to face profound grief with the recent loss of prominent figures. For instance, the passing of Fedir Stryhun, a celebrated national artist and leader of the Maria Zankovetska Theatre, highlights the ongoing impact of these losses on the cultural community. As the theater world mourns, it reflects on the enduring legacy left by such influential artists.