People will say goodbye to Rudolf Křesťan at the Olšany Cemeteries in Prague

Rudolf Křesťan, a renowned Czech writer and publicist, passed away at the age of 83. His funeral will take place on October 23 at the Olšany Cemetery in Prague. Křesťan was celebrated for his humorous essays and had a prolific career, writing over a thousand pieces characterized by wit and wordplay. He was born in Prague in 1943 and studied journalism at Charles University. His career included significant contributions to various publications and radio, with his first book published in 1958. Křesťan's works often reflected his experiences and travels, and he received accolades for his literary contributions, including the Miloslav Švandrlík Award in 2015. He was also known for his love of travel and photography, with his wife, an academic painter, illustrating his books.