Miscellaneous 2024, November

How Eldar Ryazanov changed the fate of Olga Aroseva

How Eldar Ryazanov changed the fate of Olga Aroseva

The famous actress has played many roles in theater and cinema, winning all-Union fame and love of the audience. For more than half a century, she served at the Moscow Satire Theater, hosted television programs and acted in films almost until her departure. However, if not for the intervention of director Eldar Ryazanov, Olga Aroseva's acting career could have developed completely differently

How the life of the "great European of Soviet cinema" changed after the collapse of the USSR: Juozas Budraitis

How the life of the "great European of Soviet cinema" changed after the collapse of the USSR: Juozas Budraitis

The actor can rightfully be called a unique phenomenon in Soviet cinema. And the point is not even that most often he embodied the images of foreigners on the screen. Juozas Budraitis has always been on his own. He was not a full-time employee of film studios and wandered from film to film, and joined the Union of Cinematographers solely in order to avoid punishment for parasitism. But then the era of Soviet cinema ended

How geniuses were brought up in the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum: Discipline, daily routine and everyday life of the Pushkin edition

How geniuses were brought up in the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum: Discipline, daily routine and everyday life of the Pushkin edition

The goal of raising and educating a new Pushkin is not in front of anyone - that would be too presumptuous, and simply impossible. But creating conditions that will help a child develop his genius in whatever may be is the dream, probably, of all parents and conscientious teachers. The first graduation of the Lyceum gave the country not at all first-class officials, as it was intended, but there were plenty of geniuses among the boys who came out of its walls. How was this accomplished?

Why did the daughter of director Gaidai and actress Grebeshkova refuse to follow in the footsteps of her parents, and how her life turned out

Why did the daughter of director Gaidai and actress Grebeshkova refuse to follow in the footsteps of her parents, and how her life turned out

Children of famous personalities always have a hard time, because those around them often evaluate not their personal qualities and talents, but their compliance with the status of the successor of the dynasty. But many of them manage to achieve success in the same field as their parents. Oksana Gaidai, the daughter of the genius director Leonid Gaidai and his wife, the talented actress Nina Grebeshkova, declared as a child that she did not want to get a creative profession, although she undoubtedly had an acting gift. How was her fate and did not reap

Ruined talent: What caused the early departure of Oleg Dal

Ruined talent: What caused the early departure of Oleg Dal

37 years ago, on March 3, 1981, the most talented theater and film actor Oleg Dal passed away. Before his 40th birthday, he did not live two months. He played about 50 roles, but there could be twice as many of them if he did not abandon them and did not lose because of his difficult character. They say he was "uncomfortable" for directors, disrupted performances and often clashed when compromises should be sought. There were many passions in his life, and one of them ruined him

The very first roles of domestic stars: from Senor Sadalsky Tomato to the frogs of the Arntgolts sisters

The very first roles of domestic stars: from Senor Sadalsky Tomato to the frogs of the Arntgolts sisters

For some celebrities, their careers did not begin at all from the set, but from the stage at school or kindergarten. It will later become known, and no one will dare to doubt the presence of the artist's talent. And they still remembered their very first roles best. And even though at that moment they did not have an army of thousands of fans, and there were not so many people in the hall, perhaps it was then that a real actor was born

Why Sergei Bondarchuk avoided his eldest son throughout his life

Why Sergei Bondarchuk avoided his eldest son throughout his life

When they talk about the great Soviet director Sergei Bondarchuk, they often think of his two wives - Inna Makarova and Irina Skobtseva, talented actresses. In two marriages of Sergei Fedorovich, three children were born: Natalya, Alena and Fedor. Almost no one knew about the director's eldest son Alexei. Sergei Bondarchuk never particularly sought to communicate with him, moreover, he had reasons to avoid his son

6 iconic movie scenes that caught on almost by accident

6 iconic movie scenes that caught on almost by accident

Surely, in every film there are shots that are remembered the most by the viewer. Especially when it comes to pictures that have become real hits. It seems that in such film masterpieces, each scene is thought out in advance and rehearsed a thousand times. But in the collaboration of talented directors with equally talented actors, there is always a place for improvisation. And iconic movie scenes are sometimes the result of chance

How was the fate of Evgeny Morgunov's illegitimate daughter: Why did her mother hate the actor

How was the fate of Evgeny Morgunov's illegitimate daughter: Why did her mother hate the actor

All viewers remember and love him thanks to the role of Experienced, played in the comedies of Leonid Gaidai. After the release of the first film with the participation of the famous trinity Coward, Goonies and Experienced, Evgeny Morgunov became a real star and a popular favorite. He had everything that he once could only dream of: fame, a beloved job, and also a wonderful wife and two sons. But many years later, it turned out that Evgeny Morgunov has an illegitimate daughter, Arina, whose mother had hated the actor for many years

What is missing in the life of the actress who played Sima-Gulliver in the film "Intergirl": Irina Rozanova

What is missing in the life of the actress who played Sima-Gulliver in the film "Intergirl": Irina Rozanova

For 35 years of work in cinema, this actress has starred in 145 films and TV series. But once she ignominiously failed her exams in the theater, and she was advised not to spoil her fate, trying to become an actress. Irina Rozanova nevertheless entered the institute, and then made a brilliant career in cinema, playing Sima-Gulliver in "Intergirl", Lyuba Antipova in "Anchor, more anchor!" and many more bright roles. She talks with pleasure about her work and never about personal. What Irina Rozanov hides behind her silence

How was the life of the daughter of the legendary actor Vyacheslav Tikhonov

How was the life of the daughter of the legendary actor Vyacheslav Tikhonov

Vyacheslav Tikhonov was rightfully considered one of the most beautiful Soviet actors, fans literally spent the night on the landing under the door of their idol. He was married only twice. In the first marriage of the actor with Nonna Mordyukova, a son, Volodya, was born, who died at the age of 40. The second wife of the actor Tamara Ivanovna gave birth to a daughter to her husband, to whom Vyacheslav Vasilyevich always treated very kindly. How was the fate of Anna Tikhonova, the daughter of the legendary actor?

How Andrei Panin's children live 8 years after his departure

How Andrei Panin's children live 8 years after his departure

More than eight years ago, under unclear circumstances, the talented actor Andrei Panin passed away, whose body was found in his own apartment. The relatives and colleagues of the actor are still convinced that his death was violent, but the Investigative Committee nevertheless delivered its verdict: "No corpus delicti was found." Andrei Panin has three children, a daughter and two sons. True, the attitude of the heirs to the father turned out to be very different

Sad comedian: What the brilliant actor Nikolai Trofimov was silent about

Sad comedian: What the brilliant actor Nikolai Trofimov was silent about

He always played with inspiration, in full force, be it a wolf in the fairy tale "About Little Red Riding Hood" or Captain Tushin in "War and Peace", and his Samuel Pickwick from the "Pickwick Club" directed by Georgy Tovstonogov was known and loved by the whole country. Nikolai Trofimov was incredibly talented and at the same time very modest. He rarely talked about himself, so few people knew about what was happening in his life. And even more so, Nikolai Trofimov did not spread about the tragedy that he had to endure

10 actors who can make any sacrifices for movie roles - from mutilation to hermitage

10 actors who can make any sacrifices for movie roles - from mutilation to hermitage

People in creative professions are usually capable of any sacrifices in order to achieve success and get a taste of fame. This is especially true for actors. For the sake of the most reliable transmission of the image of their hero, they are ready to do anything. The deepest immersion in the image allows the actors to feel the character and psycho-emotional state of the character. For this, they are ready to limit themselves literally in everything and make changes in their own body

Why Vitaly Solomin's youngest daughter decided to enter VGIK only after her father left

Why Vitaly Solomin's youngest daughter decided to enter VGIK only after her father left

The youngest daughter of the actor Elizabeth has always been very similar to dad, not only in appearance, but also in character and attitude to life. Vitaly Solomin believed that children have every right to self-determination, so he left them the right to choose a profession. But only after Vitaly Methodievich left, Liza resolutely took the documents from Moscow State University and began to prepare for the entrance exams to the directing department of VGIK

10 best roles of Irina Skobtseva: Post in memory of the wife of the legendary director Bondarchuk and a talented actress

10 best roles of Irina Skobtseva: Post in memory of the wife of the legendary director Bondarchuk and a talented actress

On October 20, 2020, the wonderful actress Irina Skobtseva passed away. She was the keeper of the hearth of the Bondarchuk family, she devoted many years to serving her husband Sergei Bondarchuk, and then named her son Fyodor the head of the family. The filmography of the actress has about 80 works in films and TV shows, and it is actually not easy to choose the best from this number. But we propose today to recall the brightest works of Irina Skobtseva, who passed away at the 94th year of her life

10 iconic roles of Kirk Douglas: Post in memory of the actor of the "golden age" of Hollywood

10 iconic roles of Kirk Douglas: Post in memory of the actor of the "golden age" of Hollywood

On February 5, 2020, the representative of the "golden age" of Hollywood, 103-year-old Kirk Douglas, died in the United States. The legendary actor's son Michael Douglas, reporting the sad event on his Facebook page, said: "He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a talented actor and writer, and a renowned philanthropist." We recall the iconic roles of Kirk Douglas, which he himself considered the best of his acting career

How Zykina's friend, the famous Tryndychikha, lived, and why she never became a star: Emilia Treivas

How Zykina's friend, the famous Tryndychikha, lived, and why she never became a star: Emilia Treivas

In the filmography of this actress, there are only 19 works in the cinema, including the pictures "The Pig and the Shepherd" and "The Wedding in Malinovka". The name of her heroine Tryndychikha became a household name, but the actress herself was not even recognized on the street. Emilia Treivas, unlike many other actors who starred in the cult film, never became famous. The actress was friends with Marina Ladynina and Lyudmila Zykina, but always refused the patronage of her friends

16 inconspicuous roles played by director Eldar Ryazanov in his own films

16 inconspicuous roles played by director Eldar Ryazanov in his own films

Eldar Ryazanov shot many films that have long been included in the golden fund of Russian cinema. At the same time, the great director himself played small roles in most of them, putting a kind of author's signature of the Master on each of them. Often Eldar Alexandrovich played himself in his films, but sometimes he appeared in completely unexpected images. By the way, in the credits, the director usually did not even mention himself

Why the witch from the "Night Watch" refused Smoktunovsky and did not marry Utyosov: Unknown Rimma Markova

Why the witch from the "Night Watch" refused Smoktunovsky and did not marry Utyosov: Unknown Rimma Markova

In the eyes of viewers and colleagues, Rimma Markova has always been a strong woman. Such that he will never give himself offense, and will protect others. Her calling card was the role of Nadezhda Petrovna in Alexei Saltykov's "Woman's Kingdom". The image of a strong-willed collective farm woman who managed to go through many trials began to be identified with the actress herself. And only a few close people knew that the image of a strong woman was just the protective armor of Rimma Vasilyevna. This mask hid vulnerability, sentimental

30 years of loneliness of Valentina Karavaeva: What ruined the career of a talented actress

30 years of loneliness of Valentina Karavaeva: What ruined the career of a talented actress

She was preparing to play Nina Zarechnaya in Chekhov's "The Seagull" all her life, and in this role she appeared on the stage of the Mossovet Theater. And after 30 years she filmed herself in this image on an amateur video camera in a tiny apartment in the VDNKh area. Valentina Karavaeva became famous after filming in the film "Mashenka" and could play many more bright roles. She was happily married and loved by the nation. The talented actress ended her life in poverty and complete loneliness

How the beautiful Feride from the TV series "Kinglet is a songbird" lives today: Aidan Shener

How the beautiful Feride from the TV series "Kinglet is a songbird" lives today: Aidan Shener

In the 1980s, the popularity of Turkish model and actress Aydan Shener skyrocketed to unimaginable heights. The performer of the role of Feride from the TV series based on the book by Reshat Nuri Gyuntekin was literally ready to be worn by the fans. And in the life of the actress herself, the fate of her most famous heroine was partly reflected. She had to fight with outdated views and defend her own right to freedom

What made 5 famous Russian actresses abandon their film careers and go to the most ordinary job

What made 5 famous Russian actresses abandon their film careers and go to the most ordinary job

From the outside, the life of celebrities is like a fairy tale, fame, recognition, high fees and many fans seem to be a dream come true. In fact, famous people do not always enjoy their status, they get tired of close attention to themselves, experience lack of demand and become disillusioned with the profession. However, each of the heroes of our today's review had their own, special reason to refuse filming, concerts or shows

Where did the unforgettable Akatava from the movie "Hearts of Three" disappear, and how did the search for Piret Mängel end?

Where did the unforgettable Akatava from the movie "Hearts of Three" disappear, and how did the search for Piret Mängel end?

In the filmography of this Estonian actress, there are only three roles: an episode in "The Man from Boulevard des Capuchins" and two parts of the film "Hearts of Three". But, once seeing Piret Mängel on the screen, it is simply impossible to forget her. Perhaps that is why from time to time there are people interested in the fate of the actress. After all, after the phenomenal success of the picture "Hearts of Three" she completely disappeared, and the fans again and again persistently tried to find at least some information about Piret Miangel

How the 10 most famous Italian actresses conquered the world: The first beauties of cinema

How the 10 most famous Italian actresses conquered the world: The first beauties of cinema

Italian films are a special phenomenon in cinematography. They capture an unpredictable plot, immerse the viewer in a special atmosphere and captivate with the beauty of the scenes. But one of the components of the success of Italian films was incredibly beautiful and very talented actresses. Graceful and charming Italians today are a symbol of beauty and grace, femininity and charm

Why 10 famous actresses flatly refuse to act in explicit scenes

Why 10 famous actresses flatly refuse to act in explicit scenes

It seems that the acting profession involves complete submission to the vision and requirements of the director. However, among the stellar representatives of the profession, there are those who, under no pretext, will agree to act in explicit scenes. Some actresses immediately include in the cooperation agreement a clause about the impossibility of appearing in the frame in the nude, others simply present the director with a fact: no love scenes

What was hidden behind external well-being in the life of the daughter of an American admiral and a Soviet actress: Victoria Fedorova

What was hidden behind external well-being in the life of the daughter of an American admiral and a Soviet actress: Victoria Fedorova

Many could envy her fate. Victoria Fedorova, the daughter of the famous actress Zoya Fedorova and the American Rear Admiral, was able to obtain permission to travel to the United States, where she met her father, got married and stayed to live forever. However, behind the external well-being, there was a real drama that accompanied the talented and bright Victoria from birth. A brilliant film career and the "American Dream" did not make her happy at all

Why did Alla Pugacheva's marriage with Christina Orbakaite's father break up?

Why did Alla Pugacheva's marriage with Christina Orbakaite's father break up?

Alla Pugacheva only had five official marriages, and the number of hobbies and loves can hardly be accurately calculated. And yet an important place among all the men who left a mark on her life is Mikolas Orbakas, the first husband of the Prima Donna and the father of her daughter Christina. Once, having gone to the Griboyedov registry office, they believed that they would live a long and happy life together, and together they would rise to the top of fame. But the first marriage of Alla Pugacheva lasted only four years

What was the reason for the early departure of the star of the film "Take care of women": Galina Venevitinova

What was the reason for the early departure of the star of the film "Take care of women": Galina Venevitinova

The audience remembered the actress for the role of Vali, the mechanic-mechanic of the tug "Cyclone" in the film "Take care of women", but for ten years she successfully performed on the stage of the Moscow Youth Theater. She passionately loved her profession, her film career was just beginning, and Galina Venevitinova could play many bright roles. Unfortunately, fate has measured the talented actress only 34 years old

What made 7 famous actors take a break from their careers, and then enchantingly return to the profession

What made 7 famous actors take a break from their careers, and then enchantingly return to the profession

Many talented actors admit that their profession is very dependent. And even successfully played roles are not a guarantee that in the future directors will constantly invite an artist to the shooting, and they have to leave the profession. There are other situations when an artist leaves at the peak of fame, feeling tired and burned out. After a long interweaving, it can be very difficult to return to the theatrical stage or set again, but the heroes of our today

How the famous singer Sofia Rotaru lives after the death of her husband, with whom she lived for 34 years

How the famous singer Sofia Rotaru lives after the death of her husband, with whom she lived for 34 years

Sofia Rotaru and Anatoly Evdokimenko have lived together for 34 years. The story of their life together was like a fairy tale that came true. She did not immediately discern her fate in the boy who had returned from military service, and after that she could no longer imagine herself without her husband. The last five years of her husband's life, the singer desperately tried to defeat his illness, but 18 years ago Anatoly Evdokimenko died

The Matilda effect: 5 women who made men famous

The Matilda effect: 5 women who made men famous

The world could have known about these women and their talents much earlier, but they remained in the shadows for a long time. The fair sex, it seems, believed that it should be so, because for many centuries they were inspired by the idea: the world is ruled by men, and only they can contribute to science or art. The phenomenon even got its own name, the Matilda Effect, named after Matilda Jocelyn Gage, who first described it. The Matilda effect is the denial of women's contributions to science and the transfer of labor

How a 23-year-old teacher saved more than 3,000 children during World War II

How a 23-year-old teacher saved more than 3,000 children during World War II

In August 1942, an echelon arrived at the station of the city of Gorky (today - Nizhny Novgorod), which included almost 60 heating plants, each with children. Young teacher Matryona Volskaya was able to take more than three thousand children of different ages out of the Smolensk region. At the time of the operation, which received the name "Children", she herself was only 23 years old, and Matryona Volskaya was helped by two of her peers, a teacher and a nurse

For what non-military feats 7 women received the title of Hero of Russia

For what non-military feats 7 women received the title of Hero of Russia

Only 17 women can be proud of the title of Hero of Russia. Some of them were awarded the Golden Star posthumously, for the deeds performed during the Great Patriotic War. The remaining representatives of the fair sex have shown heroism and fearlessness already in peacetime. Who are they, women, Heroes of modern Russia, whose names are forever inscribed in the history of the country?

Semyon and Larisa Altov: Bad memory as a guarantee of a happy and long-term marriage

Semyon and Larisa Altov: Bad memory as a guarantee of a happy and long-term marriage

His clever humor appeals to many, and the peculiar timbre of his voice enchants from the very first words spoken. He has been happily married for more than 40 years and, embarrassed, admits that a bad memory became the guarantee of his family happiness. Every day he can be surprised at what a beautiful woman is next to him, and admits that he met his own wife three times

What they wrote in marriage announcements at the beginning of the 20th century: "Respond, love, we will open the dining room" and other tempting offers

What they wrote in marriage announcements at the beginning of the 20th century: "Respond, love, we will open the dining room" and other tempting offers

Nowadays, the myth is widespread that young people only meet through dating sites and apps, while previous generations simply waited for love to overtake them, like lightning, anywhere. In fact, men and women of the past used aids in the same way when they got tired of waiting for love to catch up

Bulat Okudzhava and Agnieszka Osetskaya: "We are connected, Agnieszka, with you by the same fate "

Bulat Okudzhava and Agnieszka Osetskaya: "We are connected, Agnieszka, with you by the same fate "

Agnieszka Osetskaya and Bulat Okudzhava - these two names are inextricably linked. They were both real stars. Bulat Okudzhava in the USSR, Agnieszka Osetskaya in Poland. They communicated through poetic lines, asked each other questions and answered them. Bulat Okudzhava wrote about their common destiny, but what actually connected the Polish poet and the Soviet bard?

What happened to the singer Valentina Legkostupova, who ended up in a hospital bed in a coma

What happened to the singer Valentina Legkostupova, who ended up in a hospital bed in a coma

In early August 2020, the famous singer Valentina Legkostupova was found in her apartment by a daughter with a severe head injury. The performer of the hit "Berry-Raspberry" considers herself a happy person, she knows how to remember the good and forget the bad. On her way were victories and defeats, great love and betrayal. But she was an optimist and never gave up. And today she is in a coma, and doctors have to fight for her life

Happiness on the third attempt by Yuri Stoyanov: Why does an artist consider himself a "man of the second half of his life"

Happiness on the third attempt by Yuri Stoyanov: Why does an artist consider himself a "man of the second half of his life"

July 10 marks the 64th anniversary of the famous actor and TV presenter, People's Artist of Russia Yuri Stoyanov. Everything in his life happened quite late: the first success came only after 35, when "Gorodok" came out on the screens, acting recognition - after 40, and personal happiness - only in the third marriage. In his youth, he made many mistakes that he still cannot forgive himself. Some of them cost him too much and took away the main thing in life

Yves Montand and Simone Signoret: 35 years of love, passion with a taste of hatred

Yves Montand and Simone Signoret: 35 years of love, passion with a taste of hatred

They were an amazing couple. The famous actress and famous singer could be considered a symbol of the family, their marriage bonds seemed so strong and indestructible from the very moment Yves Montand called Simone Señoret his wife. And only Simone herself knew exactly what this idyll cost her. Since then, when a woman appeared next to the singer, whom Simona Señore could hate with all her soul. But the actress did not condescend to such strong feelings for her rival