--- title: "Eight Years Without Marina Poplavskaya: 'Diesel Show' Colleagues Honor the Actress's Memory on the Anniversary of the Tragedy" description: "October 20, 2026 marks eight years since the death of actress Marina Poplavskaya. 'Diesel Show' colleagues published archival photos and personal memories on social media." date: 2026-10-20T10:46:58.932Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/eight-years-without-marina-poplavskaya-diesel-show tags: [marina-poplavskaya, diesel-show, ukrainian-actress, anniversary-tribute, kvn] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Eight Years Without Marina Poplavskaya: 'Diesel Show' Colleagues Honor the Actress's Memory on the Anniversary of the Tragedy ![Actresses of a popular comedy show posing during a studio photoshoot](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/20/zvezdy-dizel-shou-pochtili-pamyat-mariny-poplavskoy/zvezdy-dizel-shou-pochtili-pamyat-mariny-poplavskoy-1.webp) ## Key Points - October 20, 2026 marks the eighth anniversary of the death of actress Marina Poplavskaya in a car crash - Diesel Show colleagues — Victoria Bulitko, Yana, and others — published touching memories and archival photos - Poplavskaya died on October 20, 2018, in a road accident on a Kyiv region highway at the age of 48 - The actress was known for the KVN team 'Girls from Zhytomyr' and taught Ukrainian language for over 20 years October 20, 2026 marks eight years since the death of Ukrainian actress Marina Poplavskaya, whose life was cut short in a car accident on a highway in the Kyiv region. On the anniversary of the tragedy, colleagues from the popular entertainment project 'Diesel Show' dedicated social media posts to her, published archival photographs, and shared personal memories, emphasizing that time cannot dull the pain of loss. The actress passed away at the age of 48, leaving behind a bright creative legacy and warm memories of friends. ### 'You Knew How to Warm with a Single Glance' Victoria Bulitko was one of the first to honor Marina Poplavskaya's memory, publishing an emotional post with a series of joint photographs, including a backstage frame from one of the performances where both artists are smiling at the camera. In her message, Bulitko called Marina not just a friend, but a person who could always support, give advice, and make people laugh even in the most difficult moments. 'You were not just a friend to me — you were the person who knew how to warm with a single glance, give advice, and make me laugh even in the hardest moments,' the actress wrote, admitting that even eight years after the tragedy, the pain of loss has not diminished. ### Official Position of 'Diesel Studio' The official Instagram page of 'Diesel Studio' also featured a publication dedicated to the eighth anniversary of Marina Poplavskaya's death. In a collective message, the show's participants admitted that memories of their colleague still evoke strong emotions in them. They recalled her humor, kindness, and the love the actress shared with those around her, emphasizing that the memory of Poplavskaya remains an important part of the project's history, and her work continues to live in the hearts of colleagues and viewers. ### 'I Love You, Lyalyunya': Saying Goodbye Through Music Yana, a former participant of 'Diesel Show', did not stay away either, publishing an archival photo with Marina Poplavskaya in her Instagram Stories. For the publication, she chose the melody Kiss The Rain by South Korean pianist Yiruma — a composition that, according to Yana, Poplavskaya herself particularly loved. 'You loved this melody so much... I love you, Lyalyunya,' the actress wrote, addressing her friend by her affectionate nickname. ### Circumstances of the Tragedy To recap, the tragedy occurred on October 20, 2018, on a highway in the Kyiv region. A bus carrying 'Diesel Show' artists, returning to the capital after a tour, was involved in an accident with a truck. As a result of the collision, Marina Poplavskaya died, and several of her colleagues sustained injuries of varying severity. The actress was buried on October 22, 2018, in Zhytomyr — a city she was closely connected with throughout her creative career. ### A Legacy That Does Not Fade Marina Poplavskaya came to work on 'Diesel Show' already enjoying fame gained through performances with the KVN team 'Girls from Zhytomyr'. Alongside her creative activities, she worked as a Ukrainian language and literature teacher for over 20 years, combining her pedagogical mission with artistry. Following her death, colleagues repeatedly dedicated performances to the actress and mentioned her in concert programs. Every year on October 20, family, friends, and fans honor Poplavskaya's memory, and her image remains a living reminder that sincerity and kindness have no expiration date. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Как же нам тебя не хватает": Звезды "Дизель Шоу" почтили память Марины Поплавской в годовщину гибели](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/zirki-dizel-shou-vshanuvali-pam-yat-marini-1792490518.html) - The primary source contains all key facts: date of death (20.10.2018), accident circumstances, age (48 years), burial place (Zhytomyr, 22.10.2018), details of tributes from Bulitko, Yana, and the official 'Diesel Studio' page. No discrepancies with other sources were found. ## FAQ ### When and under what circumstances did Marina Poplavskaya die? Marina Poplavskaya died on October 20, 2018, at the age of 48 in a car accident on a highway in the Kyiv region. A bus carrying 'Diesel Show' artists, returning from a tour, collided with a truck. The actress was buried on October 22 in Zhytomyr. ### Which colleagues honored the memory of Marina Poplavskaya in 2026? The actress's memory was honored by Victoria Bulitko, former show participant Yana, and the 'Diesel Studio' team via their official Instagram page. The artists published archival photographs and personal memories. ### What was Marina Poplavskaya known for before 'Diesel Show'? Poplavskaya gained popularity through her performances with the KVN team 'Girls from Zhytomyr'. Simultaneously, she worked for over 20 years as a Ukrainian language and literature teacher.