Maksim Ovodenko died on September 26, 2026, at the age of 96. His passing was confirmed by Russian scientific circles familiar with his career. Born in Cherkasy on August 11, 1930, Ovodenko built a career that spanned Soviet industry and aerospace engineering.
He served as director of the Kuibyshev Metallurgical Plant during a period when Soviet heavy industry was central to technological development. His work in metallurgy and aeronautical science earned him recognition within Russia and beyond.