Art 2023, March

From "French Lessons" to Aunt Asya: How the role in the commercial broke Tatyana Tashkova's acting destiny

From "French Lessons" to Aunt Asya: How the role in the commercial broke Tatyana Tashkova's acting destiny (2023)

This actress has played more than 40 movie roles, but most viewers associate only one image with the main character from a bleach advertisement, when she appeared the phrase "Aunt Asya has arrived!" This commercial from the 1990s. so often repeated on different TV channels that everyone forgot about all the previous works in the cinema of Tatiana Tashkova, even about her most striking role in the film "French Lessons". For what reason, the actress considered this film to be a landmark not only in the professional, but also in the personal

A tale with a sad ending by Alla Larionova: the other side of the glory of one of the most beautiful Soviet actresses

A tale with a sad ending by Alla Larionova: the other side of the glory of one of the most beautiful Soviet actresses (2023)

February 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the famous actress, People's Artist of the RSFSR Alla Larionova. In the 1950s. she was called the most beautiful Soviet actress not only in the USSR, but also abroad. Gerard Philip looked at her with adoration, and Charlie Chaplin invited her to the shooting. However, her beauty played a cruel joke on her: all her life she was surrounded not only by fans, but also by envious people and gossips, because of which her career and her marriage with the famous actor Nikolai Rybnikov were more than once threatened

Behind the scenes of the movie fairy tale "Barbara-beauty, long braid": What Mikhail Pugovkin taught young actors

Behind the scenes of the movie fairy tale "Barbara-beauty, long braid": What Mikhail Pugovkin taught young actors (2023)

Exactly 50 years ago, the premiere of the film "Barbara Beauty, Long Braid" took place. The old Soviet movie fairy tales have long become the same invariable New Year's attribute on television as "The Irony of Fate" and "Blue Light". The director Alexander Rowe was called the main wizard of Soviet cinema, because it was he who created the most famous fairy-tale films. He was able to select the cast so well that he had a "team of his own", with which he worked for decades. It included Mi

Behind the scenes of the film "The One": How the plot became prophetic for Vladimir Vysotsky and Valery Zolotukhin

Behind the scenes of the film "The One": How the plot became prophetic for Vladimir Vysotsky and Valery Zolotukhin (2023)

45 years ago, in 1976, the film "The Only One" by Joseph Kheifits was released. An uncomplicated, at first glance, story of love, infidelity and forgiveness was so fond of the audience that the film became one of the leaders in distribution, gathering 32.5 million people at the cinema screens. The main roles were played by Elena Proklova, Valery Zolotukhin and Vladimir Vysotsky. In the film, the heroes of the actors were the main competitors, fighting for the heart of one woman, and soon after filming, the actors themselves became competitors in real life

Rodion Nakhapetov - 77: How was the fate of the director after parting with Vera Glagoleva and emigration to the USA

Rodion Nakhapetov - 77: How was the fate of the director after parting with Vera Glagoleva and emigration to the USA (2023)

On January 21, the famous actor, screenwriter and director Rodion Nakhapetov turned 77 years old. Recently, he is rarely remembered - for more than 30 years he has lived and worked in the United States. At the beginning of his career, they spoke of him as one of the best and most beautiful romantic heroes of Soviet cinema, then as an original lyric director who lit the star of Vera Glagoleva, and in the late 1980s. he received a flurry of criticism for his decision to leave his family and emigrate to the United States. What make

Why Andrey Myagkov and film critics criticized the continuation of "The Irony of Fate"

Why Andrey Myagkov and film critics criticized the continuation of "The Irony of Fate" (2023)

What is the New Year without "Irony of Fate"? The directors tried to repeat the success of this film more than once, but no one managed to win back its position in the rating of the most popular New Year's films. The decision to shoot a sequel to the legendary movie hit was risky: any new version, as a rule, inevitably loses to the first part. When the film Irony of Fate was released 13 years ago. Continuation ", the opinions of critics and viewers were divided: someone considered him the most successful of all the sequels, and someone

Why Mordyukov and Morgunov were offended by Sergei Gerasimov, and why his students fainted in pairs

Why Mordyukov and Morgunov were offended by Sergei Gerasimov, and why his students fainted in pairs (2023)

June 3 marks the 115th anniversary of the birth of the famous director, actor, screenwriter and teacher, People's Artist of the USSR Sergei Gerasimov. Together with his wife, actress Tamara Makarova, they graduated 8 courses from VGIK and brought up as many famous actors and directors as, probably, no other master had. Pupils idolized him, because he communicated with them on an equal footing and during his studies gave many a ticket to the big cinema. However, among them there were also those who believed his decisions carried

Behind the scenes of the film "It can't be!": How Yuri Nikulin and Mikhail Svetin offended Leonid Gaidai

Behind the scenes of the film "It can't be!": How Yuri Nikulin and Mikhail Svetin offended Leonid Gaidai (2023)

27 years ago, on November 19, 1993, the famous Soviet film director and screenwriter, People's Artist of the USSR Leonid Gaidai passed away. He went down in the history of Russian cinema as a recognized master of the comedy genre, who made the films Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures, Prisoner of the Caucasus and The Diamond Hand. But besides these works, in his filmography there are other wonderful comedies, which are rarely mentioned these days, such as the film "It Can't Be!". The director, as always, at

The romantic secret of "Three nuts for Cinderella": What the actors of the famous movie fairy tale were hiding

The romantic secret of "Three nuts for Cinderella": What the actors of the famous movie fairy tale were hiding (2023)

The film "Three Nuts for Cinderella" was released 47 years ago, but still remains one of the most beloved and popular movie fairy tales that are shown on television on New Year's and Christmas. Czech actors Libuše Shafrankova (Cinderella) and Pavel Travnichek (Prince) looked like a perfect match on the screens. There was not a single kiss in the frame, but they gave each other such glances that none of the spectators doubted the sincerity of their feelings. And only years later, one of them admitted that the most romantic

Elena Papanova's late success: How an actress repeated the creative destiny of her famous father

Elena Papanova's late success: How an actress repeated the creative destiny of her famous father (2023)

Nowadays, the actress Elena Papanova, who recently celebrated her 66th birthday, is no longer represented as the daughter of the famous actor Anatoly Papanov - she has long become an independent creative unit. In her filmography - about 60 works, she performs on the stage of the Theater. M. Ermolova and teaches acting. True, in many ways she repeated the creative fate of her father: Elena Papanova began acting at the age of 22, but recognition and success came to her in adulthood, only after 55 years. With this

Why the star of "Styles" Ekaterina Vilkova is called Cinderella: From the wooden barrack to the set

Why the star of "Styles" Ekaterina Vilkova is called Cinderella: From the wooden barrack to the set (2023)

July 11 marks the 37th birthday of the famous modern actress Ekaterina Vilkova. Today she is one of the most popular and sought-after artists, her filming schedule is scheduled months in advance, her filmography includes more than 70 works, this year 8 new projects with her participation will be released. But once she did not dare to think about such success - she dreamed only of warm water from the tap. The actress spent her childhood in very cramped material conditions, but, unlike Cinderella, everything in her life

How Yulia Snigir conquered Hollywood, and why after filming "Die Hard" she returned from America to Russia

How Yulia Snigir conquered Hollywood, and why after filming "Die Hard" she returned from America to Russia (2023)

On June 2, Yulia Snigir, one of the most successful and sought-after modern actresses, celebrates her 38th birthday. Last year alone, 4 new projects with her participation were released, and the series "The Good Man", where she played the main female role, caused a wide response. This year, 5 more new projects are expected, and in 2022 the film "Woland" will be released, where she played the role of Margarita. Her film career lasts only 15 years, but the actress has already managed to declare herself in Hollywood - she starred in the sequel

A modest movie legend - 88: Why one of the most sought-after actresses got her first leading role at 75

A modest movie legend - 88: Why one of the most sought-after actresses got her first leading role at 75 (2023)

On May 18, theater and film actress Valentina Ananyina turns 88 years old. She became one of the most sought-after and recognizable domestic actresses, performed more than 230 roles in films, while she acted in episodes all her life, she played her first main role only at the age of 75, and did not receive any titles for her 60-year-old film career. Her face is familiar to many, in her filmography there are almost all the most famous Soviet films, but other actors became their stars, and her name was often not even mentioned in the credits. Poche

Behind the scenes of the film "Height": Why the shooting was called the acting feat of Nikolai Rybnikov and Inna Makarova

Behind the scenes of the film "Height": Why the shooting was called the acting feat of Nikolai Rybnikov and Inna Makarova (2023)

December 13 would have turned 90 years old, the famous Soviet actor, People's Artist of the RSFSR Nikolai Rybnikov, but 30 years ago he passed away. Most viewers remembered him for his roles in the films "Spring on Zarechnaya Street" and "Girls", but his "acting feat" was called another film - "Height". Together with Inna Makarova, they performed such stunts on the set that the director's knees were trembling. But for the actress, this work became a real test for another reason - just at this time she found out

Behind the scenes of the movie fairy tale "The Deer King": Why Valentina Malyavina didn't let the director finish the film's finale

Behind the scenes of the movie fairy tale "The Deer King": Why Valentina Malyavina didn't let the director finish the film's finale (2023)

7 years ago, on November 30, 2013, the famous theater and film actor, People's Artist of the USSR Yuri Yakovlev passed away. When people talk about his film work, they usually mention the legendary films "The Hussar Ballad", "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession", "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!" However, the actor himself did not appreciate these roles, he was much closer to other images, such as, for example, King Deramo in the movie fairy tale "The Deer King", which is rarely remembered these days. What passions were in full swing on the set

Why does the spectacular actress Irina Pegova not want to get married: "Delayed Happiness Syndrome"

Why does the spectacular actress Irina Pegova not want to get married: "Delayed Happiness Syndrome" (2023)

June 18 marks the 43rd anniversary of the famous actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Irina Pegova. Her career is developing very successfully: this year alone, 5 projects were released, where she played the main roles, and soon 3 more premieres will take place. One of them has a symbolic name - "Delayed Happiness Syndrome". Her heroine, a forty-year-old provincial, lives for her daughter, denying herself everything, and this story in many ways resembles the fate of the actress. 10 years ago, she divorced her husband, actor Dmitry Orlov

Why One of the Most Beautiful Modern Actresses Doesn't Want to Get Married and Have Children: The Paradoxes of Anna Chipovskaya

Why One of the Most Beautiful Modern Actresses Doesn't Want to Get Married and Have Children: The Paradoxes of Anna Chipovskaya (2023)

June 16 marks the 34th anniversary of the famous actress Anna Chipovskaya. On her account - already about 45 film roles, and today she is called one of the most successful and sought-after domestic artists. Since her first appearance on the screens, Chipovskaya has traditionally been included in the ratings of the most beautiful and attractive stars, and her personal life has always attracted no less attention than her work. She was credited with novels with the most popular artists, but Anna was never married, and recently announced that

How the teacher became the star of the "Voronins" and transformed beyond recognition: Yulia Kuvarzina

How the teacher became the star of the "Voronins" and transformed beyond recognition: Yulia Kuvarzina (2023)

On July 14, theater and film actress, teacher of the Moscow Art Theater School Yulia Kuvarzina will be 46 years old. She might never appear on the screens, because before becoming an actress, she worked as a school teacher. She is familiar to the majority of viewers from the TV series "Don't Be Born Beautiful" and "Voronin", where she appeared in the images of cute and good-natured donuts. Several years ago, she made herself talk about herself, getting rid of 22 extra pounds in 3 months. How did she manage it, and is it possible to lose curvaceous forms

From a social media star to one of the most extraordinary and discussed contemporary actresses: Irina Gorbacheva

From a social media star to one of the most extraordinary and discussed contemporary actresses: Irina Gorbacheva (2023)

This actress, who celebrated her 33rd birthday on April 10, has recently made people talk about herself more and more often: first, she conquered the Internet community with her humorous videos on social networks, and then won the recognition of film critics and hundreds of thousands of viewers. A few years ago, her name did not mean anything to the general public, but today films with her participation receive prizes at the "Kinotavr" and the IFF. Today Irina Gorbacheva is called one of the most promising, gifted and extraordinary modern

Behind the scenes "Nine days of one year": Why were the atomic lobbyists afraid of the premiere, and Batalov was not approved for the role

Behind the scenes "Nine days of one year": Why were the atomic lobbyists afraid of the premiere, and Batalov was not approved for the role (2023)

49 years ago, on November 1, 1971, the famous Soviet film director and screenwriter Mikhail Romm passed away. One of the most famous and discussed of his film works was "Nine Days of One Year" - a film that was later called the artistic manifesto of the sixties. The plot centered on the bold experiments of nuclear physicists, and the leadership of the USSR atomic industry was seriously afraid of the resonance this topic would cause in society. The film could not go unnoticed for one more reason - in chapters

A series of losses of actress Ekaterina Semenova: What does Anton Tabakov's ex-wife regret?

A series of losses of actress Ekaterina Semenova: What does Anton Tabakov's ex-wife regret? (2023)

At first glance, theater and film actress Ekaterina Semenova, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, has no reason to complain about fate: she looks at least 10 years younger, conquered the stages of the Sovremennik Theater and the Moscow Art Theater. A. Chekhova, played more than 90 movie roles, was in a civil marriage with Anton Tabakov and became the mother of his son, won the hearts of the most famous actors and the most successful entrepreneurs. She became the prototype of the heroine of one of the most famous Soviet cartoons, here

Such similar and so different sisters Germanov: Why many do not guess about the relationship of the two actresses

Such similar and so different sisters Germanov: Why many do not guess about the relationship of the two actresses (2023)

May 7 marks the 60th anniversary of the actress Lyubov Germanova, known for the series "Detectives by Anna Malysheva", "Former", "Fizruk" and "Doctor Tyrsa". The audience probably knows another actress with the same surname - Evdokia Germanova. Many confuse them and consider them twins, while others are sure that they are not at all alike and are surprised to learn that the actresses are sisters. Their creative destinies were equally successful, but otherwise their paths were completely different

Farewell to the star of "Windows to Paris" and "Kitchens": What was hidden under the mask of a clown Kira Kreilis-Petrova

Farewell to the star of "Windows to Paris" and "Kitchens": What was hidden under the mask of a clown Kira Kreilis-Petrova (2023)

On May 12, not having lived a month and a half before her 90th birthday, Honored Artist of Russia Kira Kreilis-Petrova passed away. There are more than 70 works in her filmography, but she played her first major role only at the age of 71, continuing to appear on the stage and act in films until she was 85 years old. She possessed a bright comedic talent, and although most of her roles were episodic, the actress was probably remembered by millions of viewers, for example, in the film "Window to Paris" and the TV series "Kitchen". Its intended

How a paralyzed young man wrote 200 sci-fi pictures: Doomed to immobility Gennady Golobokov

How a paralyzed young man wrote 200 sci-fi pictures: Doomed to immobility Gennady Golobokov (2023)

In an instant, fate took from him everything except courage, will and talent. And for almost 26 years, he performed a feat every day, overcoming the unbearable pain that paralyzed his entire body. He knew that a person could overcome any circumstance if he had the perseverance to fight, and he fought with all his might, while infecting others with faith, hope and optimism. Doomed to immobility and a short life, the amateur artist Gennady Grigorievich Golobokov wrote about 200 picturesque slaves in a quarter of a century

Landscapes of Gustav Klimt, which are known only to true connoisseurs of his work

Landscapes of Gustav Klimt, which are known only to true connoisseurs of his work (2023)

The whole world knows Gustav Klimt as the greatest Austrian artist, the main subject of whose creations was the female body, for the most part distinguished by frank eroticism and decorative artistic performance. And speaking of Klimt, one immediately remembers his "Kiss", "Golden Adele", "Three ages of a woman", "Waiting", "Delight" … However, today we will talk about the picturesque landscapes of the Austrian artist, about which few people know

What you need to know about the 7 most famous canvases for every educated person

What you need to know about the 7 most famous canvases for every educated person (2023)

You may not be an expert in painting, you may not always be able to distinguish the paintings of Monet and Manet at first glance, but there are paintings that an educated person is simply ashamed not to know. It is difficult to single out the best among the paintings of outstanding artists, because each of them is a real masterpiece. But the most famous canvases need to be recognized at first glance, if only in order not to be branded as an ignoramus

As an artist, Voinarovich led the fight against an epidemic that could not be talked about

As an artist, Voinarovich led the fight against an epidemic that could not be talked about (2023)

New dangerous diseases have repeatedly thrown down a challenge to mankind - not only to science and medicine, but to the entire society. Issues of morality, compassion and privilege have become particularly acute during the HIV epidemic. In the eighties, HIV-positive people became outcasts, blamed for all their sins and left to their fate. But there was a man who declared war and disease and prejudice - and art became his weapon

The Italian creates masterpiece mosaics, combining classics with digital technology

The Italian creates masterpiece mosaics, combining classics with digital technology (2023)

As often happens with creative people, insights come spontaneously and unexpectedly - an insignificant detail gives an idea that turns into a realized creation. As a result, true masterpieces are born. Today we will talk about the amazing mosaics of the Italian engineer by profession and artist by a state of mind - Reckardi Bruno, who, taking the basics of ancient technology and seasoning it with innovative technologies, created stunning digital versions of mosaic art

The Japanese conquered Instagram with mini-sculptures that he creates from what he finds under his feet

The Japanese conquered Instagram with mini-sculptures that he creates from what he finds under his feet (2023)

Creative experimentation, free from constraints and pressures, can produce the most exciting results. This is exactly what happened with the Raku Inoue series of works. Its intricate floral designs have captured the imagination of over twenty thousand Instagram followers. A perfect example of a hybrid Japanese-Canadian culture that raises questions about whether this digital work will have a tangible impact on how people connect with nature

Famous dresses in painting, by which one can judge what the fashion of the era was

Famous dresses in painting, by which one can judge what the fashion of the era was (2023)

From time immemorial, art and fashion have influenced each other, forcing critics and fashionistas to closely follow new trends hastily replacing each other. And while some were evaluating the picture in terms of technical characteristics, others ran to the tailors in order to soon get a dress exactly like that of the heroines depicted on the canvases

Little known facts about digital painting that prove this genre is high art

Little known facts about digital painting that prove this genre is high art (2023)

Digital painting is a fine line of opposites, combining a bright splash of colors with high technology. This is an amazing world of art, where each picture created is so multifaceted that it is sometimes difficult to understand and appreciate it. Someone prefers a mixed style, while someone from scratch uses exclusively a tablet for drawing and a dozen suitable programs for processing. But one way or another, this art is quite popular in everything

Why did the daughter of the famous comedian Khazanov leave ballet for cinema, and how she broke the heart of singer Danko

Why did the daughter of the famous comedian Khazanov leave ballet for cinema, and how she broke the heart of singer Danko (2023)

From her father, the famous artist Gennady Khazanov, she inherited intelligence, creativity and versatile talents. By the age of 47, she managed to declare herself as a ballerina, choreographer, actress, director, screenwriter and producer, and in all these areas of activity she realized herself quite successfully. And once even her father doubted that after the forced departure from the Bolshoi Theater, she would be able to find herself in a different kind of creativity, and that she would be able to choose a worthy life partner, because

How Gleb Panfilov changed the fate of Inna Churikova: a novel behind the scenes of the film "There is no ford in the fire"

How Gleb Panfilov changed the fate of Inna Churikova: a novel behind the scenes of the film "There is no ford in the fire" (2023)

The other day, famous director and screenwriter, People's Artist of the RSFSR Gleb Panfilov celebrated his 87th birthday. For more than 50 years, his name has usually been mentioned along with the name of the famous actress Inna Churikova, who all these years has remained his constant muse and wife. Today it is difficult to imagine them separately, but this union appeared thanks to the film "There is no ford in the fire". This picture became Panfilov's debut as a filmmaker and made viewers look differently at the actress, who, due to her non-standard appearance

Natalia Belokhvostikova - 68: For which acquaintances condemned the famous actress

Natalia Belokhvostikova - 68: For which acquaintances condemned the famous actress (2023)

July 28 marks the 68th anniversary of the famous actress, People's Artist of the RSFSR Natalia Belokhvostikova. There are only about 30 works in her filmography, but this was enough to win all-Union recognition. The audience remembered her for her roles in the films "The Legend of Til", "Tehran-43" and "Princess of the Circus". Having lived all her life in marriage with the director Vladimir Naumov and having raised her daughter, at the age of 56 she decided to take an unexpected step, which caused condemnation among many

How the fates of the actresses from the films "Brother" and "Brother-2" developed: Who left the cinema, and who made a successful career

How the fates of the actresses from the films "Brother" and "Brother-2" developed: Who left the cinema, and who made a successful career (2023)

Films by Alexei Balabanov "Brother" and "Brother-2" became cult and brought the actors, who performed the main roles, nationwide popularity. The brightest stars were Sergei Bodrov Jr. and Viktor Sukhorukov, but the audience probably remembered the actresses who played the supporting roles - the tram driver Sveta, the party girl Kat and the representative of the ancient profession Marilyn (Dasha), who returned to her homeland from the USA with the main character. Some of them managed to build a successful acting career, and some of them

Because of what ended the life of the movie star of the 1990s Olga Belyaeva: Family grief directed by Dmitry Astrakhan

Because of what ended the life of the movie star of the 1990s Olga Belyaeva: Family grief directed by Dmitry Astrakhan (2023)

On March 17, the famous director and actor, Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation Dmitry Astrakhan turns 64. He has shot about 30 films, but most viewers are familiar with his hits from the 1990s. "You are my only one", "Everything will be fine" and "Crossroads". In several Astrakhan films of this period, his wife, actress Olga Belyaeva, starred. Unfortunately, she was given only 35 years of life. About what caused her premature departure, and how they managed to save them with the director of their son, Astrakhan rass

How the 90-year-old widow of Leonid Gaidai lives after his departure: Nina Grebeshkova's only vocation

How the 90-year-old widow of Leonid Gaidai lives after his departure: Nina Grebeshkova's only vocation (2023)

Nina Grebeshkova, who celebrated her 90th birthday 3 months ago, has long been accustomed to being presented primarily not as an actress, but as the wife of director Leonid Gaidai. She herself always considered this role the most important and still calls herself his wife, not a widow. Together they spent more than 40 years, and for 27 years now she has been living without him. What helps the actress not to feel lonely, how does she react to rumors about her husband's infidelity and why she was outraged by the memoirs of Natalia Varley - more on

What Yulia Peresild is silent about: Secrets of the muse and mother of children, director Alexei Uchitel

What Yulia Peresild is silent about: Secrets of the muse and mother of children, director Alexei Uchitel (2023)

The fate of this actress is similar to the story of modern Cinderella: she grew up in a simple family in a provincial city, at the age of 14, after her father passed away, took care of her loved ones and achieved success only thanks to her own dedication and hard work. Today, Yulia Peresild is one of the most sought-after actresses, but the media most often discuss not her new film works, but an affair with director Alexei Uchitel, about whom both have been silent for more than 10 years. Only recently did she confess

Gifts and lessons from the fate of Oksana Akinshina: What role did the actor Sergei Bodrov and musician Sergei Shnurov play in the life of the actress

Gifts and lessons from the fate of Oksana Akinshina: What role did the actor Sergei Bodrov and musician Sergei Shnurov play in the life of the actress (2023)

On April 19, actress Oksana Akinshina celebrated her 34th birthday. In her years, she is a successful and sought-after actress, who has already played about 40 film roles, and her personal life is as stormy and impetuous as her film career: she became the mother of three children, and her marriages and novels with the most famous artists do not get tired of discussing in the media. There were two significant meetings in her life - with the actor and director Sergei Bodrov Jr. and musician Sergei Shnurov, which became for her at the same time a gift of fate

New film adaptation of "Gloomy River": Why Julia Peresild was afraid of the reaction of Lyudmila Chursina

New film adaptation of "Gloomy River": Why Julia Peresild was afraid of the reaction of Lyudmila Chursina (2023)

On March 9, the screening of Yuri Moroz's 16-episode series "Gloomy River", a new screen version of the novel of the same name by Vyacheslav Shishkov, started showing, and from the very first episodes the project caused a wide response. Comparisons with the Soviet film of 1968 are inevitable, and the opinions of critics and viewers were divided: some call the new version more complete and dynamic, while others are disappointed with the selection of actors. The project participants themselves did not stay away from the discussions: the performer of the role of Anfisa Yulia Peresild was afraid that