Broken dreams: 10 most high-profile divorces of Soviet and Russian celebrities

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

During the heyday of the USSR, divorce was considered a problem for the whole society, and therefore state institutions were actively working on the problem of preserving the family. Nevertheless, families broke up, the spouses parted, retaining resentment and discontent with each other. It was especially hard for those whose life was always in sight.

Nonna Mordyukova and Vyacheslav Tikhonov

They met during the filming of "Young Guard" and Nonna Mordyukova immediately fell in love with the shy, intelligent Vyacheslav Tikhonov. For a long time he did not pay attention to the young Cossack woman, but the girl, as a result, was able to take possession of his heart. The lovers signed, but the feelings quickly passed. Even the birth of a son could not seal their union.

The couple lived together for more than 10 years, but after that both recalled their life together as sheer torment. After parting with Tikhonov, Mordyukova experienced several novels, but at the end of her life she admitted that she made a mistake in parting with Tikhonov. The actor got married a second time after a while and lived with his wife for over 40 years, until the last days of his life.

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Oleg Tabakov and Lyudmila Krylova

They were considered one of the strongest couples in the theater environment. Their feelings flashed instantly, at the very first meeting. To the young man with whom Lyudmila Krylova met, she immediately announced her marriage, although they signed with Oleg Tabakov after the birth of their son Anton.

They were incredibly happy. Having survived together material difficulties, children's illnesses, life in a communal apartment, the couple parted, having lived together for 35 years. The reason was banal: Oleg Pavlovich met another woman, a relationship with whom arose long before the divorce. His marriage to Marina Zudina became the subject of discussion and condemnation. Lyudmila Krylova never forgave her husband for betrayal.

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Vera Glagoleva and Rodion Nahapetov

The meeting with Rodion Nakhapetov completely changed the life of the young athlete Vera Glagoleva. It was he who convinced her to act in films, and then devote her life to this. The resulting mutual feelings led them to the registry office. Rodion Nakhapetov filmed her in all his films, but when there was no role for her in one of his paintings, family life cracked. He left for America, she continued to live and work in Russia. And then she found out that he had a new love overseas. The spouses were wise enough to maintain a normal relationship after the divorce for the sake of their daughters. Later, each of them found a new family.

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Irina Alferova and Alexander Abdulov

The divorce of the most beautiful couple of Soviet cinema after 17 years of marriage became a real test for both. The reason for the separation was the numerous betrayals of the actor, with which Irina did not want to put up. However, painfully experiencing what was happening, each of them tried not to bring the matter to a critical point, when even communication would become impossible.

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Andrey Konchalovsky and Natalia Arinbasarova

Konchalovsky has always been a favorite of women. He conquered 18-year-old Natalia Arinbasarova not at all with his external data, but with a subtle sense of humor, erudition and the ability to interest the interlocutor. The fast-paced romance ended in a secret marriage. However, the fervent feelings of Andrei Konchalovsky soon passed, he did not pay attention to either his wife or son Yegor. Exhausted by her husband's indifference, Natalya filed for divorce 4 years after the wedding. But they still communicate, having managed to leave past grievances in the past.

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Andrey Mironov and Ekaterina Gradova

They had every chance to live a long and happy life together. But the obstacle on the way was the glory that fell on Ekaterina Gradova after filming the film "Seventeen Moments of Spring". Andrei Mironov dreamed of a wife who would faithfully wait for him from tours and rehearsals, and Catherine was not going to sacrifice herself to the household. The news of Mironov's betrayal immediately put an end to their family life. Catherine did not forgive him for betrayal, although she later admitted that she herself was to blame for their breakup.

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Lolita and Alexander Tsekalo

The performers hated each other from the moment they first met, but soon the ardent hostility was replaced by an equally ardent love. Their life together was far from smooth. They quarreled, vigorously reconciled and did not rush to the registry office. They signed, having lived together for 12 years and divorced after three months. Lolita Milyavskaya more than once expressed her claims to her husband, accused him of lack of paternal feelings and non-payment of alimony.

Valery Zolotukhin and Nina Shatskaya

Cheating became the reason for the divorce of Valery Zolotukhin and Nina Shatskaya. The woman tried to close her eyes to them for the sake of her son and the illusion of the existence of a normal family, but after 14 years of marriage, her cup of patience ran out, she filed for divorce. Nina Shatskaya subsequently became the wife of Leonid Filatov. For 20 years, Zolotukhin and Shatskaya categorically refused to communicate with each other. Subsequently, the son Denis forced the parents to make up.

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Natalia Andreichenko and Maxim Dunaevsky

Mutual betrayal led to the collapse of the family life of Andreichenko and Dunaevsky. Natalia instantly fell in love with Maxim, having heard songs performed by him at the musical evening. They signed, a son was born. The news that her husband had an illegitimate daughter was a blow for Natalia. And soon she herself cheated on her husband, falling in love with Maximilian Schell. The actress admitted that for a long time she could not choose with whom to stay, but in the end she divorced Dunaevsky and married Schell.

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Joseph Kobzon and Lyudmila Gurchenko

The marriage of the star couple lasted only 3 years. They parted almost as enemies, and for a long time the reasons for the divorce were unknown. Only many years later, Joseph Kobzon confessed to treason.

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In Soviet times, the state did not disregard any area of life, including the family. New marriage legislation was created, the family was recognized as a unit of society, and the state reserved