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- Roman Filippov was born on 24 January 1936 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. He was an actor, known for Gentlemen of Fortune (1971), The Diamond Arm (1969) and Peter the Great (1986). He died on 18 February 1992 in Moscow, Russia.
- Antonina Nikolaevna Shuranova was born on April 30, 1936, in Sevastopol, Crimea, USSR (now in Crimea, Ukraine). She was one of three sisters raised by a single mother. Her father, named Nikolai Shuranov, was a Navy officer; he died when she was 3 years old. Her mother moved with three daughters to Leningrad just before the beginning of the siege of Leningrad during the Second World War. The Shuranovs were lucky because they were evacuated out of Leningrad at the very beginning of the siege. They returned to Leningrad after the end of WWII.
Young Shuranova was fond of art. She studied painting at children's studio at the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). There she had her first acting experience at the Hermitage Theatre. During the 1950's she studied at Leningrad Horticultural College; after graduation she worked at the Leningrad Department of Parks and Gardens for three years. From 1958-1962 Shuranova studied at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music, and Cinematography with professor Tatiana Soinikova, and graduated with honors as an actress.
From 1962-1988 she was a permanent member of the Bryantsev Theatre for Young Audience in St. Petersburg. There she worked with the renown theatrical director Zinovi Korogodsky. During the 1960's and 1970's she was at the height of her film career. In 1976, Shuranova left her husband, a medical doctor, and married her stage partner actor Aleksandr Khochinsky. Their home at Pokrovsky area in St. Petersburg was an informal meeting place for the St. Petersburg cultural milieu.
Shuranova shot to fame in 1966 after her film debut as Princess Mariya opposite Anatoli Ktorov in War and Peace (1965) by director Sergey Bondarchuk. She made a remarkable performance as Nadezhda von Mekk opposite Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy in _Chaikovskiy (1969)_. Shuranova was designated the title of People's Artist of Russia (1980). She was awarded the "Golden Seashell" for her role in Unfinished Piece for the Player Piano (1977). She played over 20 roles in film and television, and also played over 50 roles on stage.
From 1995-2003 Shuranova was a permanent member of the troupe at Theatre of Satire on Vasilevsky in St. Petersburg. Her last work on stage was her remarkable performance in the role of Vassa Zheleznova in the eponymous play by Maxim Gorky. Antonina Shuranova died on February 5, 2003, in St. Petersburg, Russia and was laid to rest in Serafimovskoe Cemetery in st. Petersburg, Russia. - Elza Lezhdey was born on 19 February 1933 in Sevastopol, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. She was an actress, known for Sledstvie vedut znatoki (1971), Ballad of a Soldier (1959) and Poludennyy vor (1985). She was married to Vsevolod Safonov and Vladimir Naumov. She died on 13 June 2001 in Moscow, Russia.
- Vadim Medvededv was born Vladimir Aleksandrovich Medvedev on April 28, 1929, in Yalta, Crimea province, Ukraine, USSR (now Ukraine). In 1949, he graduated from the Acting Studio of Moscow Chamber Theatre under directorship of Aleksandr Tairov.
From 1952-1966 he was a permanent member of the troupe of Pushkin Drama Theatre in St. Petersburg (Leningrad). There his stage partners were such remarkable actors as Nikolay Cherkasov, Nikolai Simonov, Vasiliy Merkurev, Konstantin Skorobogatov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Aleksandr Borisov, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Chestnokov, Vladimir Erenberg, Konstantin Adashevsky, Leonid Vivyen, Olga Lebzak, Nina Mamaeva, Lidiya Shtykan, Nina Urgant, Valentina Panina, and other notable Russian actors. In 1954, he made his film debut in A Big Family (1954) by director Iosif Kheifits.
From 1966-1988 Vadim Medvedev was a permanent member of the legendary troupe of Bolshoi Drama Theatre (BDT) in St. Petersburg (Leningrad) under directorship of Georgi Tovstonogov. Medvedev worked with Tovstonogov for 22 years. During that time Medvedev worked with an outstanding ensemble of actors at BDT. There his stage partners were such stars as Oleg Basilashvili, Tatyana Doronina, Alisa Freyndlikh, Lyudmila Makarova, Svetlana Kryuchkova, Zinaida Sharko, Valentina Kovel, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Sergey Yurskiy, Kirill Lavrov, Oleg Borisov, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Yefim Kopelyan, Evgeniy Lebedev, Vsevolod Kuznetsov, Pavel Luspekayev, Nikolay Trofimov, Georgiy Shtil, Leonid Nevedomsky, Yuriy Demich, Roman Gromadskiy, Gennadiy Bogachyov, Andrey Tolubeev, and many other remarkable Russian actors.
Vadim Medvedev was honored with the title of People's Artist of the Russia. He received numerous awards and decorations for his works on stage and in film. His filmography includes over 30 roles, he also played over 80 roles on stage. Vadim Medvedev died on March 2, 1988, and was laid to rest in Bolsheokhtinskoe Cemetery in St. Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia. - Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Aleksandr Polynnikov was born on 3 June 1941 in Chistenkaya, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Tonkaya shtuchka (1999), Den lyubvi (1990) and Idealnaya para (1992). He was married to Anna Nazareva. He died on 8 September 2022 in Russia.- Actress
- Production Manager
Rimma Bykova was born on 5 May 1926 in Sevastopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. She was an actress and production manager, known for Gribnoy dozhd (1982), Osennyaya istoriya (1979) and Pod znakom Krasnogo kresta (1987). She was married to Viktor Leskov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy and Yasinskiy. She died on 11 April 2008 in Moscow, Russia.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Leonid Timtsunik was born on 2 August 1953 in Dzhankoy, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. He is an actor, known for Coma (2019), Hipsters (2008) and Hard to Be a God (2013).- Aleksandr Khmelnitskiy was born on 10 November 1955 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Sluga Gosudarev (2007), Starye molodye lyudi (1992) and Sprays of Champagne (1989).
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Nikolai Gusarov was born on 20 November 1940 in Sevastopol, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. He was an actor and director, known for Kazachya byl (1999), Vverkh tormashkami (1992) and Dikoe pole (1991). He died on 17 April 2022.- Director
- Writer
Yury Saakov was born on 25 February 1937 in Yalta, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. Yury was a director and writer, known for Eti raznye, raznye litsa (1972), Eta vesyolaya planeta (1973) and Skazki russkogo lesa (1966). Yury died on 13 March 2004 in Moscow, Russia.- Writer
- Director
Voroshilov Vladimir Yakovlevich (at birth Kalmanovich; when he entered into his first marriage, he took his wife's name; born December 18, 1930 in Simferopol - died March 10, 2001 in Peredelkino, Moscow Region) - Soviet and Russian television figure, theater director and artist. Author, director and presenter of the television game "What? Where? When? ", Academician of the Academy of Russian Television. First President of the International Club Association "What?" Where? When? "(1989-2001). Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation (1994). He studied at the Moscow secondary art school (Voroshilov himself called it a school for gifted children), at the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (now - the Estonian Academy of Arts). The theme of the thesis completed during studies in Estonia: sets and costumes for plays by Arbuzov "Years of Wanderings" and Goldsmith's "Night of Errors". In addition, he studied at the Moscow Art Theater School-Studio (production department) and at the Higher Director's Courses. The graduation performance of Vladimir Voroshilov at the Higher Courses - "Storm", based on the play by Bill-Belotserkovsky, was staged in 1967 at the Lermontov Stavropol Drama Theater. In 1955, after graduating from Estonia, Vladimir Voroshilov went to the GDR by distribution, where he worked as an artist in a theater of a group of Soviet troops. In 1955-1982 he was a production designer of the leading Moscow theaters: the Moscow Art Theater, the Maly Theater, the Operetta Theater, the Yermolova Theater, the Stanislavsky Theater and others. He worked as a director in the Stavropol Drama Theater, the Sovremennik Theater and the Taganka Theater. With a scandal he was fired from the Lenin Komsomol Theater. In 1966, Vladimir Voroshilov was invited to television, where he directed documentaries and television plays. In 1969, Voroshilov created his first major project - "Auction" - one of the first live broadcasts of Central Television. Six issues aired. The program was removed from the air, and Voroshilov was transferred to the category of freelancers. In the early years of the program "What? Where? When? "His last name was not even indicated in the credits: the program editor Natalia Stetsenko wrote in the folders handed over on air:" There is no leader ". From 1970 to 1972 he worked on the program "Come on guys!". On September 4, 1975, the first issue of What? Where? When?". In 1990, the Brain Ring television game was broadcast, the first issues of which were held by Vladimir Voroshilov. In 1994, Vladimir Voroshilov became one of the first 12 academicians of the Academy of Russian Television. December 30, 2000 Voroshilov spent his last game on the air. Further maintenance of the What? Where? When? "He wanted to hand over to his stepson Boris Hook. March 10, 2001, 25 years after the creation of "What? Where? When? ", Vladimir Yakovlevich passed away. Death occurred as a result of an extensive heart attack at about 17:00 in a country house in Peredelkino, Moscow Region. The civil requiem took place on March 13, 2001 from 10:00 to 13:00 on the set of the television game "What?" Where? When? "In Neskuchny Garden. Vladimir Voroshilov was buried at 15:00 at the Vagankovsky cemetery. In 2001, he was posthumously awarded the TEFI Prize in the nomination For Personal Contribution to the Development of Russian Television. In 2003, a monument was erected on the grave of Vladimir Voroshilov at the Vagankovsky cemetery in Moscow - a cube of black polished granite, symbolizing a black box in the game "What? Where? When?". The monument was designed by architect Nikita Shangin, a participant in the game since 1981.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Writer
Isaak Magiton was born on 29 August 1922 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR. He was a director and assistant director, known for Tsentrovoy iz podnebesya (1977), Fantazyory (1965) and Pyat pokhishchennykh monakhov (1991). He died on 13 December 2009 in Moscow, Russia.- Composer
Ivan Karabits was born on 17 January 1945 in Yalta, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. He was a composer, known for Komisary (1971), Ulitsa trinadtsati topoley (1970) and Bez godu nedelya (1982). He died on 21 January 2002 in Kyiv, Ukraine.- Tamara Sovchi was born on 18 June 1941 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. She was an actress, known for Karmen (2003), Zhazhda nad ruchyom (1968) and Afonya (1975). She died on 1 February 2011 in Moscow, Russia.
- Production Designer
Natalya Iyevleva was born on 2 July 1947 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR. She is a production designer, known for Sredi tysyachi dorog... (1984), Reys pervyy, reys posledniy (1974) and Iskusstvo zhit v Odesse (1989).- Lyudmila Alexeyeva was born on 20 July 1927 in Yevpatoria, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR [now Ukraine]. She was married to Nicolay Nicolevitsh Williams, Yuri and Valentin Alekseev. She died on 8 December 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
- Andrey Rabinovich was born on 8 December 1940 in Yalta, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Crimea, Ukraine]. He is an actor, known for Dom, kotoryy postroil Svift (1982) and Dni Turbinykh (1976).
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Rimma Kazakova was a popular Russian poet-songwriter best known for her lyrics to such songs as 'You Love Me', 'Nenaglyadny moy', 'Wedding Music' and 'Madonna' among other hits.
She was born Rimma Fedorovna Kazakova on January 27, 1932, in Sebastopol, Russia, Soviet Union (now Sebastopol, Ukraine). Her father, Fedor Lazarevich, was a Red Army officer, her mother was a homemaker. Young Kazakova was fond of classic literature and poetry. During her formative years she lived and studied in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg, Russia), graduating from Leningrad HS in 1949. From 1950 to 1955 she studied history and literature at Leningrad State University, graduating in 1955, majoring in History. That same year she had the first publication of her poem in the Soviet Union. From 1956 to 1961 Kazakova lived in Khabarovsk in the Far east of Russia. There in 1958 she published her first collection of poetry titled "We'll Meet in the East." In 1959 she joined the Writers Union. From 1961 to 1964 she attended the Higher Courses of Literature at the Union of Writers in Moscow.
Since the 1960s Rimma Kazakova was part of the Moscow cultural milieu known as the 60s generation. She enjoyed popularity in the Soviet Union and Russia as the author of many books of poetry based on traditions of Russian folklore, urban romance and other lyrical trends of the 20th century. Kazakova wrote lyrics to many popular songs by composer Igor Krutoy, such as 'Madonna', 'Wedding Music', 'You Love Me' and other hits performed by singer Alexander Serov.
Rimma Kazakova survived numerous attacks by the Soviet officialdom; she was censored and banned form traveling outside of the Soviet Union. During the 1980s she was nominated for Soviet State Prize, but she never received the prize. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kazakova was elected First Secretary of the Writers' Union of Russia, alongside Bella Akhmadulina and Andrei Voznesensky. She died on May 19, 2008, of natural causes while she was undergoing treatment at the prestigious "Perkhushkovo" sanatorium near Moscow, Russia.- Oleg Nepomnyaschiy was born on 4 January 1939 in Crimean ASSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Popsa (2005), Granitsa. Tayozhnyy roman (2000) and 5-ya tseremoniya vrucheniya natsionalnoy premii Ovatsiya (1997). He died on 28 August 2016.
- Writer
- Director
Igor Bolgarin was born on 28 June 1929 in Donuzlav, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He was a writer and director, known for Vozvrashchenie Veroniki (1964), Nad nami Yuzhnyy Krest (1965) and Ispytatelnyy srok (1960). He died on 9 January 2024.- Actor
- Director
Vadim Gems was born on 3 November 1950 in Yalta, Crimean ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR. He was an actor and director, known for Staru-kha-rmsa (1991), Strannik (1987) and Letniye vpechatleniya o planete Z (1987). He died on 2 April 2019.- Alexey Shilo was born on 14 October 1976 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for The push (2014), Gusar (2020) and Midlife crisis (2016).
- Andrei Goncharov was born on 10 February 1924 in Simferopol, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Golubaya strela (1959), Svoimi rukami (1956) and Povest nashikh dney (1959). He died on 3 March 1996 in Moscow, Russia.
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
Aleksandr Khmelik was born on 7 September 1925 in Alupka, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR. He was a writer, known for My Friend Kolka (1961), Vchera, segodnya i vsegda (1972) and Khochu byt ministrom (1978). He died on 8 December 2001 in Moscow, Russia.