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- Polina Denisova was born on 24 February 2004 in Ivanovo, Russia. She is an actress, known for Bednye smeyutsya, bogatye plachut (2024), Shkola zhenskogo schastya (2024) and Urok.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Mariya Vinogradova is Honored Artist of the RSFSR (5.05.1988). She graduated from the acting department of the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (1943, the workshop of G.L. Roshal). Since 1940 - was shot at the studio "Soyuzdetfilm." In 1945-1991 - she was an actress of Theater Studio. In 1949-1952 Vinogradova was an actress in the troupe of the Drama Theater of Soviet troops in Germany. She was a flamboyant actress, master of episodic roles. She played all sorts of housekeepers, cleaners, castellans, supervisors, village aunts and urban old women. She is one of the most filmed actresses of Russian cinema. Vinogradova voiced about three hundred animation films, took part in the dubbing of foreign films, her voice was spoken by Audrey Hepburn, Eva Ruttkai, Gina Lollobrigida and Sofiko Chiaureli. She died on July 2, 1995 in Moscow. She was buried at the Khovansky Cemetery, (Northern Territory, site No. 214), next to her husband, actor Sergei Golovanov (1909-1990).- Svetlana Rodina Ljungkvist was born on 29 November 1958 in Ivanovo, Ivanovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR. She is an actress, known for The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2016), Tam vdali, za rekoy (1975) and Molanders (2013).
- Lev Borisov was born on 8 December 1933 in Plyos, Ivanovo Industrial Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Twelve Chairs (1977), Ballad of a Soldier (1959) and The Source of Snakes (1997). He died on 15 November 2011 in Moscow, Russia.
- Actor
- Director
Oleg Borisov was born Albert Ivanovich Borisov on November 8, 1929, in Privolzhsk, Ivanovo region, Russia, Soviet Union. His given name was Albert, which was chosen by his mother in honor of the Belgian prince Albert, who visited Moscow in 1929. His parents were agricultural professionals. His mother, Nadezhda Andreevna, was an agricultural engineer, and also an amateur actress at a local drama. His father, Ivan Borisov, was a wounded WWII veteran, who worked as director of Privolzhsk Agricultural Technical School. During the World War II young Oleg Borisov was a tractor driver at a collective farm near Moscow. After WWII Borisov graduated from a secondary school and was admitted to the Moscow Art Theatre School of Acting in 1947. While a student Borisov was regarded for his talent as a comedian. He graduated from the MKhAT School of Acting in 1951, and worked with the troupe of the Kiev Russian Drama Theatre named after Lesia Ukrainka. In 1954 he married Alla Romanovna (nee Latynskaya), the daughter of director of the Kiev Russian Drama Theatre. Their son, Yuriy Borisov, was born in 1956.
In 1964, director Georgi Tovstonogov invited Oleg Borisov to join the troupe of the Bolshoi Drama Theatre (BDT). From 1964 - 1983 Borisov was a permanent member of the troupe at BDT in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). There his stage partners were Tatyana Doronina, Lyudmila Makarova, Kirill Lavrov, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Yefim Kopelyan, Oleg Basilashvili, Pavel Luspekayev, Sergey Yurskiy, Evgeniy Lebedev, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Nikolay Trofimov, Georgiy Shtil, and other notable Russian actors. Borisov played memorable roles in several productions, such as, Grigori Melekhov in 'Tikhiy Don' (And Qiet Flows the Don) by Mikhail Sholokhov, Prince Harry in 'King Henry IV' (1969 adaptation) by Shakespeare, and Siply in 'Optimisticheskaya Tragedia' (The Optimistic Tragedy) by Vsevolod Vishnevskiy. At that time he was also invited by director Lev Dodin for the leading role in 'Krotkaya' (The Shy One) an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
In 1955, Borisov made his film debut at the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kiev, Ukraine; he played a cameo role in 'Mat' (Mother 1955) by director Mark Donskoy. He continued his film career in collaboration with such directors as Eldar Ryazanov, Andrei Tarkovsky, Aleksandr Muratov, Aleksey German, Viktor Tregubovich, Vladimir Bortko, Aleksandr Gordon,Vladimir Vengerov, and Vadim Abdrashitov, among others. For several years Borisov was suffering from restrictions in the Soviet film industry, because he did not comply with the ridiculous rules of political obedience. The main reason was that Borisov never wanted to be a member of the Soviet Communist party. His personal revolt against the system resulted in several years of his underemployment: the system allowed him to play only little roles, making him almost invisible for a few years, a humiliation which he endured with dignity. Only director Vadim Abdrashitov was brave enough to brake the Soviet censorship rules. He cast Borisov for the leading roles in his films The Train Has Stopped (1982) and Parade of the Planets (1984).
Oleg Borisov was a stellar example of a rare, beautiful, and disobedient talent. He had to be untamed and free of any control in order to play his best roles. Borisov was at the peak of his stage and film career by the end of the 1970's, when suddenly he was dismissed by a film director for his disagreement about the movements of his character. In the Soviet reality that caused an impact on his work in film and on stage. He had no support from Communist Party, because he never wanted to be a member. Borisov chose his individual freedom at a high cost. He never was a slave of the Soviet system, and the system never let him have his freedom.
Borisov suffered from professional restrictions, that were imposed on him, which caused him a serious stress with medical complications. Only a few of his colleagues were capable to understand his case. At that critical time Oleg Efremov called Borisov in 1982, and invited him to work with the Moscow Art Theatre. From 1983-1990 Borisov worked with the Moscow Art Theatre. There his stage partners were Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Evgeniy Evstigneev, Andrey Myagkov, and other notable Russian actors. At the same time Borisov made stage works at the Moscow Central Theatre of the Soviet Army, such as, his acclaimed portrayal of the Emperor Pavel I in the eponymous play by Dmitri Merezhkovsky. During the course of his acting career Borisov shared the views of Konstantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, who believed that stage acting is a superior form of art. Borisov confessed that he had greater satisfaction from his stage works, than from any film.
During many years Oleg Borisov suffered from a severe stress caused by political pressures on his acting career. He opposed the official system and contracted a stress-related blood disorder, a rare form of leukemia, which was misdiagnosed by the Soviet medical system. Borisov knew that his disease was incurable. However, his private conversations with actors-friends were sparkled with his wit and wisdom, and someone told him to write a book, which he did. He was writing notes for almost 20 years, which were published posthumously by his son, director Yuriy Borisov. Oleg Borisov was designated People's Artist of the USSR (1978) and received a State Prize of the USSR (1978) for his stage works. In 1990 Borisov won Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival. He played over 70 roles in film and television. He also directed stage productions and led several popular radio shows. In 1992 Oleg Borisov made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem together with his wife. He died of complications from a blood disorder on April 28, 1994, in Moscow, Russia.- Actor
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Andrey Martynov was born on 24 October 1945 in Ivanovo, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor and writer, known for The Dawns Here Are Quiet (1972), Being Richard Bach (2012) and Tsar Ivan Groznyy (1991).- Liubov Sergeevna Sokolova (Lyubov Sokolova) was born on July 31, 1921, in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, USSR. Her father was an artisan furniture maker, and her mother was a saleswoman. Young Sokolova was fascinated with acting and became involved in the drama class at her school. Her first public performance was in 1937, she played a man's role of Onegin in the drama by Alexander Pushkin. In 1940 she became a student at the Gertsen Institute in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), and was also looking for an acting job.
In the fall of 1940, Sokolova passed a rigorous acting test with her performance of Nina's monologue from 'Chaika' (The Seagull), by Anton Chekhov. She was admitted to the Leningrad Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, where she became a student of Sergey Gerasimov. She also became happily married to her fellow actor Georgi Arapovsky, and her life and career looked good. In 1941, during the Second World War, Leningrad was besieged by the Nazis, causing starvation and death of most of its four million citizens. Sokolova and her husband had to work for food at a Leningrad industry. Soon her husband and other relatives died of starvation in Leningrad. She starved to unconsciousness, and was miraculously saved by her fellow students. In 1942 she escaped from Leningrad to her parents in Ivanovo, then went to Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan. There she became a student at the State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), which was evacuated from Moscow to Alma-Ata during the war. Sokolova received a scholarship as a survivor of the siege of Leningrad.
Sokolova was described by many as an absolutely innocent girl, she was pure of heart, and remained a very sincere person all of her life. One situation in 1940 revealed her absolute purity: she was cast for a supporting role in 'Frontovye Podrugi' (Girls From Leningrad 1941), but refused to work with the powerful writer/director Sergey Mikhalkov, because of his obscene jokes; she immediately left his film and never worked with him again.
Upon her graduation from VGIK in 1946, she worked with the Moscow Theatre-studio of Film actors. From 1951-1956 Sokolova worked for the Red Army Theatre Company in East Germany. In 1958, she married director Georgiy Daneliya, and they had one son, Nikolai Daneliya. Sokolova played over 370 roles in Russian and International films. She worked with such film directors as Sergey Gerasimov, Mark Donskoy, Lev Kulidzhanov, Igor Talankin, Vasiliy Shukshin, Stanislav Rostotskiy, Andrey Konchalovskiy, Nikita Mikhalkov, Venyamin Dorman, Georgiy Daneliya, and many others.
In her later career Sokolova was most frequently cast as a good-hearted Russian mother, emphasizing her mellow voice and sincere smile. Her "sons" and "daughters" in film were Valeriy Zolotukhin, Irina Miroshnichenko, Margarita Terekhova, Barbara Brylska, Yuriy Solomin, Vitali Solomin, Oleg Yankovskiy, Nikita Mikhalkov, Nikolay Karachentsov, and many other Russian film stars. In 1999, she played the legendary character of Arina Rodionovna, the nanny of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, in a stage performance commemorating the poet's 200th birthday.
Lyubov Sokolova was famous for her unconditioned generosity. In real life she was like a surrogate mother to many less fortunate actors and actresses. She was honored with the title of the People's Artist of the USSR in 1990, and also received numerous awards and decorations. Lyubov Sokolova passed away on June 6, 2001, in Moscow. - Nathalie Sarraute was born on 18 July 1900 in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, Vladimir Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ivanovo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. She was a writer, known for Pour un oui ou pour un non (1990), C'est beau (1980) and Per un sí o per un no (1988). She was married to Raymond Sarraute. She died on 20 October 1999 in Paris, France.
- Yekaterina Mazurova was born on 18 November 1900 in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, Vladimir Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ivanovo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. She was an actress, known for Uncle Vanya (1970), Gentlemen of Fortune (1971) and When the Trees Were Tall (1962). She died on 8 October 1995.
- Irina Akulova was born on 8 June 1951 in Kineshma, Ivanovo Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Ekipazh (1980), Otryad «D» (1993) and Blokada: Luzhskiy rubezh, Pulkovskiy meredian (1974).
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Aleksey Serov was born on 15 November 1974 in Ivanovo, Ivanovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor and producer, known for All Inclusive ili Vsyo vklyucheno! (2011), 4 Guys (2010) and Diskoteka Avariya & Slava: Uletela (2022).- Vladimir Losev was born on 7 January 1945 in Furmanov, Ivanovo Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Dauriya (1972), Nochnaya smena (1971) and Rasskazhi mne o sebe (1972). He died on 13 November 1984 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia].
- Dimitri Furmanov was born on 7 November 1891 in Sereda village, Nerekht district, Kostroma province, Russian Empire (now city of Furmanov, Ivanovo region, Russia). He was a writer, known for Myatezh (1929), Chapaev (1934) and Písen o Capajevovi (1958). He died on 15 March 1926 in Moscow, Soviet Union [now Russia].
- Actress
- Writer
Alla Sokolova was born on 2 February 1944 in Kovrov, Ivanovo Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Vladimir Oblast, Russia]. She was an actress and writer, known for Sluchaynyy vals (1990), Menya eto ne kasaetsya (1976) and Moy papa - idealist (1981). She was married to Sergey Dreyden. She died on 21 December 2018.- Marina Maltseva was born on 29 November 1942 in Ivanovo, RSFSR, USSR. She is an actress, known for Cara ligava (1964), Dzhek Vosmyorkin, amerikanets (1988) and Nochnaya smena (1971).
- Actor
- Composer
- Music Department
Aleksey Ryzhov was born on 5 September 1970 in Ivanovo, Ivanovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor and composer, known for All Inclusive ili Vsyo vklyucheno! (2011), Blestyashchie feat. Diskoteka Avariya: Chao, bambino! (remix) (2000) and Friends of Friends (2014).- Yekaterina Aleksandrovskaya was born on 24 October 1899 in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, Vladimir Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ivanovo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. She was an actress, known for Ottsy i deti (1959), Zolotiye ruki (1932) and Talanty i poklonniki (1956). She died on 4 January 1973 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia].
- Yuriy Ovsyanko was born on 3 February 1944 in Kovrov, Ivanovo Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Vladimir Oblast, Russia]. He is an actor, known for Chetvyortaya planeta (1995), Creation of Adam (1994) and Lichnaya zhizn Kuzyaeva Valentina (1968).
- Alexei Dolinin was born on 22 March 1910 in Ivanovo Oblast, Russian Empire [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Volga - Volga (1938), Tractor Drivers (1939) and The Thirteen (1937). He died on 16 July 1942 in Voronezh, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
- Aleksei Zhiltsov was born on 21 February 1895 in Gavrilov Posad, Suzdal uyezd, Vladimir Governorate, Russian Empire [now Gavrilovo-Posadsky District, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Na dne (1952), Myortvye dushi (1960) and Anna Karenina (1953). He died on 29 February 1972 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Yevgeni Bryunchugin was born on 14 March 1899 in Melenki, Kostroma Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. He was a director and assistant director, known for Bogatyr idyot v Marto (1954), Morskaya chaika (1961) and Kogda payut solovy (1957). He died on 30 October 1981.- Boris Gusakov was born on 20 July 1920 in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, Ivanovo-Voznesensk Governorate, RSFSR [now Ivanovo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Carnival Night (1956) and Matros s Komety (1958). He died on 13 August 1966 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
- Music Department
- Writer
- Actor
Mikhail Dudin was born on 20 November 1916 in Ivanovo, Russia. He was a writer and actor, known for Klyuch bez prava peredachi (1977), Zhavoronok (1965) and Maksim Perepelitsa (1956). He died on 31 December 1993 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.- Konstantin Titov was born on 22 March 1919 in Ivanovo-Voznesensk, Ivanovo-Voznesensk Governorate, RSFSR [now Ivanovo, Ivanovo Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Chyornyy kloun (1994), 34-y skoryy (1981) and Vsadnik nad gorodom (1967). He died on 30 January 2020 in Riga, Latvia.
- Natan Rybak was born on 3 January 1913 in Ivanovo, Russian Empire. Natan was a writer, known for Oshibka Onore de Balzaka (1969) and Dlinnaya doroga v korotkiy den (1972). Natan died on 11 September 1978 in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, USSR.