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Three Sisters (1994 Film)
''Three Sisters'' (russian: Три сестры, ''Tri sestry'') is a 1994 Russian film, based on Anton Chekhov's 1901 play of the same name. The movie was very successful in the former countries of the USSR and had one Nika Award nomination for the best cinematographer. Plot In a small Russian town at the turn of the century, three sisters (Olga, Irina, and Masha) and their brother Andrei live but dream daily of their return to their former home in Moscow, where life is charming and stimulating meaningful. But for now they exist in a malaise of dissatisfaction. Soldiers from the local military post provide them some companionship and society, but nothing can suffice to replace Moscow in their hopes. Andrei marries a provincial girl, Natasha, and begins to settle into a life of much less meaning than he had hoped. Natasha begins to run the family her way. Masha, though married, yearns for the sophisticated life and begins a dalliance with Vershinin, an army officer with a sick and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergei Solovyov (film Director)
Sergei Alexandrovich Solovyov (russian: Серге́й Алекса́ндрович Соловьёв; 25 August 1944 – 13 December 2021) was a Soviet and Russian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. In 1993 he was awarded the People's Artist of Russia title. Biography Solovyov first experienced theatrical production as a child at the Theater of Youth Creativity (1957–1962), directed by Matvey Dubrovin. He studied at all-Soviet state Institute of Cinematography, worked in Leningrad TV and Mosfilm studio (1969–1987, film director, writer, producer). In 1975, he won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 25th Berlin International Film Festival for his film '' One Hundred Days After Childhood''. Solovyov contributed to the Russian rock movement of the perestroika era, with such films as ''Assa'' (1987, starring rock musicians Afrika (Sergei Bugaev), Viktor Tsoi, Sergey Ryzhenko) and '' Black Rose Is an Emblem of Sorrow, Red Rose Is an Emblem of Love' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galina Dyomina
Galina, Halyna, or Halina (russian: Галина; from Greek ''γαλήνη'' "Serenity") is an East Slavic feminine given name, also popular in Bulgaria and Slovenia during the period of Soviet influence. Galina is the standard transliteration from Russian. It is generally transliterated as Halyna from Ukrainian ( uk, Галина) and as Halina from Belarusian ( be, Галіна). The latter form is also frequently found in Poland. Nicknames include Galya (or Halya), Galka (or Halka), Gala, Galochka, and Galechka. In ancient Greek mythology, Galene was one of the Nereid mermaids, known as the goddess of calm seas. Two Christian female martyrs of this name are recognized by the Orthodox church: the first died in 252 (feast day March 10), the other one, the more famous Galene of Corinth, in 290 (feast day April 16). Given name Notable bearers of this name include: * Galina Antyufeyeva, Transnistrian politician and the wife of Vladimir Antyufeyev. * Alina Astafei known bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Films
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Russian Drama Films
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Nika Awards
The Nika Award (sometimes styled NIKA Award) is the main annual national film award in Russia, presented by the Russian Academy of Cinema Arts and Science, and seen as the national equivalent of the Oscars. History The award was established in 1987 in Moscow by Yuli Gusman, and ostensibly modelled on the Oscars. The Russian award takes its name from Nike, the goddess of victory. Accordingly, the prize is modelled after the sculpture of the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The oldest professional film award in Russia, the Nika Award was established during the final years of USSR by the influential Russian Union of Filmmakers. At first the awards were judged by all the members of the Union of Filmmakers. In the early 1990s, a special academy, consisting of over 500 academicians, was elected for distributing the awards, which recognise outstanding achievements in cinema (not television) produced in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. In 2002 Nikita Mikhalkov esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitaliy Versace
Vitali, Vitalii, Vitaly, Vitaliy and may refer to: People Given name * Vitaly Borker (born 1975 or 1976), Ukrainian American Internet fraudster and cyberbully * Vitaly Churkin (1952–2017), Russian politician * Vitaly Ginzburg (1916–2009), Russian physicist * Vitaly Grachev (born 1979), Ukrainian-Russian singer and songwriter * Vitaly Kaloyev (born 1956), Russian architect and convicted murderer * Vitaliy Khan (born 1985), Kazakh freestyle swimmer * Vitali Kiryushchenkov (born 1992), Belarusian ice hockey player * Vitali Klitschko (born 1971), Ukrainian professional boxer * Vitaliy Kolpakov (born 1972), Ukrainian athlete * Vitaliy Konovalov (1932–2013), Soviet engineer and politician * Vitali Konstantinov (born 1949), Russian wrestler * Vitaly Petrov (born 1938), Ukrainian athletics coach * Vitaly Petrov (born 1984), Russian racing driver * Vitaly Scherbo (born 1972), Belarusian and former Soviet gymnast * Vitali Sevastyanov (1935-2010), Soviet cosmonaut * Vitaly Solomin (194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariya Surova
Mariya is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. People * Mariya Abakumova (born 1986), Russian Olympic javelin thrower * Mariya Agapova (born 1997), Kazakhstani mixed martial arts fighter * Mariya Alyokhina (born 1988), Russian political activist * Mariya Babanova (1900–1983), Russian actress * Mariya Baklakova (born 1997), Russian swimmer * Mariya Bayda (1922–2002), Russian scout * Mariya Bespalova (born 1968), Russian hammer thrower * Mariya Bolikova (born 1977), Russian sprinter * Mariya Borovichenko (1925–1943), Soviet soldier * Mariya Bugakova (born 1985), Uzbekistani former swimmer * Mariya Butyrskaya (born 1972), Russian figure skater * Mariya Dashkina Maddux, Ukrainian modern dancer * Mariya Dimitrova (born 1976), Bulgarian triple jumper * Mariya Dolina (1922–2010), Soviet WWII dive bomber pilot and Heroine of the Soviet Union * Mariya Fadeyeva (born 1958), Russian former rower * Mariya Gabriel (born 1979), Bulgarian politician * Mariya Grabovetskaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otto Sander
Otto Sander (; 30 June 1941 – 12 September 2013) was a German film, theater, and voice actor. Life Education and early career Sander grew up in Kassel, where he graduated in 1961 from the Friedrichgymnasium. After leaving school he spent his military service in 1961/62 with the Bundesmarine and left as reserve fenrik. Sander then studied theatre science, history of art and philosophy. In 1965 he made his acting debut at the Düsseldorfer chamber plays. After his first film work in the same year he abandoned his studies in 1967, and went to Munich to become a full-time actor. Theatre His career is closely connected with the Schaubühne theatre in Berlin under the direction of Peter Stein. From 1980 onwards Sander appeared on several of Berlin's theatre stages, among others at the Schillertheater in 1981, at the Freie Volksbühne in 1985 and in 1989 at the Komödie am Kurfürstendamm. More recently he starred in '' Hauptmann von Köpenick'' at the Schauspielhaus B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dmitri Roshchin
Dmitri (russian: Дми́трий); Church Slavic form: Dimitry or Dimitri (); ancient Russian forms: D'mitriy or Dmitr ( or ) is a male given name common in Orthodox Christian culture, the Russian version of Greek Demetrios (Δημήτριος ''Dēmētrios'' ). The meaning of the name is "devoted to, dedicated to, or follower of Demeter" (Δημήτηρ, ''Dēmētēr''), "mother-earth", the Greek goddess of agriculture. Short forms of the name from the 13th–14th centuries are Mit, Mitya, Mityay, Mit'ka or Miten'ka (, or ); from the 20th century (originated from the Church Slavic form) are Dima, Dimka, Dimochka, Dimulya, Dimusha etc. (, etc.) St. Dimitri's Day The feast of the martyr Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica is celebrated on Saturday before November 8 ld Style October 26 The name day (именины): October 26 (November 8 on the Julian Calendar) See also: Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar. The Saturday before October 26/November 8 is called Demetri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maksim Masaltsev
Maxim (also Maksim, “Maxym”, or Maksym) is a male first name of Roman origin. It is common in Slavic-speaking countries, mainly in Belarus, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning "the greatest". Maxim is also a less well-known surname. Notable people Monarchs: Đorđe Branković, Despot of Serbia, monastic name Maksim. In Christianity: * Maxim of Bulgaria, Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church * Serbian Patriarch Maksim I, Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church (1655-1672) In literature: * Maxim Gorky, Russian author and political activist *Maxim Kalashnikov, Russian author and political activist * Max Stirner, German philosopher In music: * Max Bemis, an American musician and vocalist of Say Anything * MakSim, a Russian singer *Maksym Berezovsky, a Ukrainian composer and opera singer *Maksim Dunayevsky, a Russian film composer * Maksim Mrvica, a Croatian pianist * Maxim R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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