Yuri Karpadenko was a well-known figure around the city of Hér San. He had been in charge of the Gilea chamber ensemble, their chief conductor. His refusal to cooperate with the occupying Russian forces cost him his life.
From Pelé, the “king of football”, to Britain’s longest-reigning queen, our editors and correspondents reflected on the accomplishments of many notable figures who died this year. But our obituaries editor shone a light also on the lives and legacies of lesser-known figures.
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