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Natalya Andreychenko
Natalya Eduardovna Andreychenko (russian: link=no, Ната́лья Эдуа́рдовна Андре́йченко; born May 3, 1956) is a Russian actress. Her most famous roles include the title character in ''Mary Poppins, Goodbye'' and Lyuba in '' Wartime Romance''. She has the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1984).Новая Российская энциклопедия: в 12 т. / Ред. кол.: А. Д. Некипелов, В. И. Данилов-Данильян, В. М. Карев и др. – М.: ООО "Издательство "Энциклопедия"» Т. 2 А – Баяр, 2005. – 960 с.: ил. Biography Andreychenko decided to become an actress in early high school. After an unsuccessful attempt to get into the Mikhail Shchepkin Higher Theatre School, she was admitted to the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography where she studied under Sergei Bondarchuk and Irina Skobtseva. In 1976 she appeared in her first films '' From Dawn Till Sunset'' and Kolybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow
Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Москва.ogg) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million residents within the city limits, over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of , while the urban area covers , and the metropolitan area covers over . Moscow is among the world's largest cities; being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent. First documented in 1147, Moscow grew to become a prosperous and powerful city that served as the capital of the Grand Duchy that bears its name. When the Grand Duchy of Moscow evolved into the Tsardom of Russia, Moscow remained the political and economic center for most of the Tsardom's history. When th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maksim Dunayevsky
Maksim Isaakovich Dunayevsky (russian: Макси́м Исаа́кович Дунае́вский, born 15 January 1945 in Moscow) is a Soviet and Russian composer. People's Artist of Russia (2006). He is the artistic director and chairman of the artistic council of the Moscow Regional Philharmonic since 2015. Biography Maksim Dunayevsky was born on 15 January 1945 in Moscow. He is the son of the composer Isaak Dunayevsky and the ballerina of the Alexandrov Ensemble and the Moscow Operetta Theater Zoya Ivanovna Pashkova (1922-1994), born out of wedlock. Maksim's elder brother on the father's side, Eugene (1932-2000) was an artist. From 1969 to 1974, Dunayevsky was the conductor of the Vakhtangov Theater. In 1974-1975, he was the chief conductor and music director of the Moscow music hall, in 1985-1987 he was the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the State Pop Orchestra of the RSFSR (he attracted such people as Pavel Smeyan, Irina Ponarovskaya, Boris Oppenheim, Weiland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8 ½ $
''8 $'' (russian: Восемь с половиной долларов, Vosem s polovinoi dollarov, ''Eight and a Half Dollars'') is a 1999 Russian cult crime-comedy film by Grigori Konstantinopolsky. It was his directorial debut. Due to copyright issues it was released in official rental only in 2011. The title and the story references Federico Fellini's film 8. Plot Director Gera Kremov earns a living by shooting commercials but dreams of directing a feature film. He gets acquainted with Matilda, a girlfriend of gangster Fyodor, and enters into a close relationship with her. After some time, having received money from Fyodor, he shoots a music video with Matilda in the main role and the conversation finally turns about making a real movie (with her in the title role). For the production of the film, Gera asks for 300,000 dollars, and Fyodor, having agreed, proposes to visit him and to immediately arrange everything. However, in the office an unpleasant surprise awaits Gera: Fy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Vampires
''Modern Vampires'' (also known as ''Revenant'') is a 1998 American black comedy-horror film written by Matthew Bright, directed by Richard Elfman and starring Casper Van Dien, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Kim Cattrall, Natasha Lyonne, Udo Kier and Rod Steiger. It was released direct to video on October 19, 1999. Plot Dallas, a vampire, continuously bites people without permission from The Count. He is especially infuriated after Dallas turns Nico, a young woman and serial killer known as the "Hollywood Slasher" and orders her immediate death. 20 years after his exile, he returns to Los Angeles to pay a visit to his vampire friends: Ulrike, Vincent, Richard and Richard's pregnant wife Panthia. To celebrate Dallas' return, the five decide to spend the night clubbing in one of The Count's many vampire bars. Unfortunately, The Count is also there and he threatens Dallas to leave town. Dr. Van Helsing, leader of Van Helsing's Institute of Vienna, is currently after the band of vampires. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Intercept
Operation Intercept was an anti-drug measure engaged by President Richard Nixon—effective 21 September – 11 October 1969—that resulted in a near shutdown of border crossings between Mexico and the United States. The initiative was intended to reduce the entry of Mexican marijuana into the United States at a time that was considered to be the prime harvest season. It was implemented by Myles Ambrose, who served as the Commissioner of Customs in the Nixon administration. Description Freshly elected president, Nixon launched an anti-drug war – Anaheim's campaign pledge of September 1968. He targeted the cannabis coming from Mexico and the heroin coming from Turkey through the French Connection.Kate DoyleOperation Intercept: The Perils of Unilateralism National Security Archive at George Washington University, with copies of 18 previously classified documents. Operation Intercept is considered the opening act of the US involvement in the Mexican Drug War. With this mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candles In The Dark
''Candles in the Dark'' is a 1993 American made for television Christmas drama film directed by Maximilian Schell. Produced for The Family Channel, the film stars Alyssa Milano and Chad Lowe. Plot When her father thinks she is too spoiled, he sends Sylvia to her aunt in Estonia. She soon finds herself engulfed in a struggle with her father, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB. Meanwhile, after she meets Jaan, Sylvia immediately falls in love with him. Together, they fight to keep the Christmas spirit alive in the dark and old fashioned city. Cast *Alyssa Milano as Sylvia Velliste *Chad Lowe as Jaan Toome *Natalya Andrejchenko as Marta Velliste * as Pastor Harma *Maximilian Schell as Colonel Arkush *Aleksey Petrenko * Gita Ränk as Tiina *Helena Merzin as Natasha Omeltchenko *Lembit Ulfsak as Gospodin Omeltchenko *Mart Sander as the resistance fighter * Hendrik Toompere Sr. *Andres Puustusmaa *Salme Reek *Elle Kull * Maria Avdjuško Production The film was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Macbeth Of The Mtsensk District (film)
''Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District'' (russian: Леди Макбет Мценского уезда, Ledi Makbet Mtsentskogo uyezda) is a 1989 Soviet drama film directed by Roman Balayan, based on the eponymous novella by Nikolai Leskov. Plot Katerina Izmailova is a beautiful wife of a rich merchant who does not marry out of love. Katerina, who for days on end suffering from idleness, gets herself a young lover, Sergei. Soon their relationship progresses to the fact that they are forced to kill her husband Katerina, who discovers infidelity, and this is only the first step to their deadly unity. Cast *Natalya Andrejchenko - Katerina Izmailova *Aleksandr Abdulov - Sergey *Nikolai Pastukhov - Zinovy Borisovich *Tatyana Kravchenko Tatyana Eduardovna Kravchenko (russian: Татья́на Эдуа́рдовна Кра́вченко; born 9 December 1953, Stalino (since 1961 — Donetsk), Ukrainian SSR, USSR) is a Soviet and Russian film and stage actress, People's Artist of R ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forgive Me (film)
''Forgive Me'' (russian: Прости) is a 1986 Soviet drama film directed by Ernest Yasan. Plot A woman decides to avenge her husband by treason for treason, but as a result she became even worse. Cast * Natalya Andreychenko * Igor Kostolevskiy * Viktor Merezhko * Aleksandra Yakovleva-Aasmyae * Alisa Freyndlikh * Vladimir Menshov Vladimir Valentinovich Menshov (russian: Влади́мир Валенти́нович Меньшо́в; 17 September 1939 – 5 July 2021)Aleksey Zharkov * Tatyana Mikhaylova * Mariya Merezhko * Aleksandr Kuznetsov [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter The Great (miniseries)
''Peter the Great'' is a 1986 American biographical historical drama television miniseries directed by Marvin J. Chomsky and Lawrence Schiller, based on Robert K. Massie's 1980 non-fiction book '' Peter the Great: His Life and World''. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard, Laurence Olivier, Helmut Griem, Jan Niklas, Elke Sommer, Renée Soutendijk, Ursula Andress, and Mel Ferrer. The miniseries received generally positive reviews from critics and won three Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries. It was also nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Miniseries or Television Film. Cast * Maximilian Schell as Peter the Great * Jan Niklas as Peter the Great in early adulthood * Vanessa Redgrave as Tsarevna Sophia * Omar Sharif as Prince Feodor Romodanovsky * Laurence Olivier as William III and II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland * Trevor Howard as Sir Isaac Newton * Ursul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies Invite Gentlemen
''Ladies Invite Gentlemen'' (russian: Дамы приглашают кавалеров) is a 1980 Soviet comedy film directed by Ivan Kiasashvili. Plot The film tells about a woman who dreams of a happy personal life, but she is unlucky. Cast * Marina Neyolova as Anya Pozdnyakova * Natalya Andreychenko as Raisa * Mariya Vinogradova as Aunt Klava * Tatyana Bozhok as Marina * Leonid Kuravlyov Leonid Vyacheslavovich Kuravlyov (russian: Леонид Вячеславович Куравлёв; 8 October 1936 – 30 January 2022) was a Soviet and Russian film actor. He became a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1976. Early life Kuravlyov w ... as Sanya Svintsov * Aleksandr Fatyushin as Victor * Nikolay Karachentsov as Valentin * Valeriy Nosik as Moremukhin * Aleksandr Solovyov as Sergey * Gia Peradze as Anzor References External links * {{IMDb title, id=0080591 1980 films 1980s Russian-language films Soviet romantic comedy films 1980 romantic comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steppe (film)
, image = , caption = , director = Sergei Bondarchuk , producer = , writer = Sergei Bondarchuk , based_on = '' The Steppe'' by Anton Chekhov , starring = , music = Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov , editing = , released = , studio = Mosfilm , runtime = 134 minutes , country = Soviet Union , language = Russian , budget = ''The Steppe'' (russian: Степь) is a 1977 Soviet drama film directed by Sergei Bondarchuk. Plot The film is an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Anton Chekhov. Cast * Oleg Kuznetsov as Yegorushka *Vladimir Sedov as Kuzmichyov * Nikolay Trofimov as Father Khristofor * Sergei Bondarchuk as Yemelyan * Ivan Lapikov as Pantelei * Georgi Burkov as Vasya *Stanislav Lyubshin as Konstantin Zvonyk *Innokenty Smoktunovsky as Moisei Moiseyevich * Anatoly Vasilyev as Dymov *Valery Zakhariev as Styopka *Igor Kvasha as Solomon Moiseyevich *Lillian M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepan's Remembrance
''Stepan's Remembrance'' ( rus, Степанова памятка, Stepanova pamyatka) is a 1977 Soviet fantasy film directed by Konstantin Yershov. It is an adaptation of Pavel Bazhov's stories based on the Ural (region), Ural region Russian folklore. The stories were published ''The Malachite Box'' collection in 1939. Production The film director Konstantin Yershov wanted to change the traditional approach to the fairy tales adaptations. He felt that he did not need to create a magic spectacle, but rather to make a film which would be realistic at heart. He was interested in the characters, life and traditions of the Serfdom era. Plot The film loosely follows the plot of Bazhov's folk tale ''The Mistress of the Copper Mountain (fairy tale), The Mistress of the Copper Mountain''. A skilled miner Stepan meets the green-eyed The Mistress of the Copper Mountain, Mistress of the Copper Mountain, the Malachite Lady. Stepan is disrespectful towards her, calling her "wench", but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |