Biography

He often satirically compared Russian traditions and lifestyle with that of other nations, especially Americans.

A recurring theme in Zadornov's humour is national stereotype and national mentality.

He was a Soviet and Russian satirist, playwright, humorist and actor.

Author of more than ten books. Among them are lyrical and satirical stories, humoresks, essays, travel notes and plays.

Member of the Writers' Union of Russia.

In early October 2016, it became known that Zadornov was suffering from brain cancer. On October 12, 2016, he reported that he had to undergo a course of chemotherapy and cancels many of his concerts primarily those that require long flights. In October 22, 2016 Zadornov was hospitalized in Moscow after he had an epileptic seizure on stage during a concert at the Meridian culture and art center. Zadornov refused to talk more about his health problems not wanting to attract excessive media attention. In November 2016, Zadornov had a brain biopsy at the Charit Clinic after which he received treatment at a private clinic in the Baltic States. He died on November 10, 2017 at 9:15 am in a Moscow clinic at the age of 69.

Had one daughter, Elena Zadornova (b. 1990), with his second wife (now widow) Elena Bombina.