Russian actresses who deceased at age 34

Here are 1 famous actresses from Russia died at 34:

Praskovia Kovalyova-Zhemchugova

Praskovia Kovalyova-Zhemchugova (July 20, 1768 Bolsheselsky District-February 23, 1803 Saint Petersburg) was a Russian opera singer and actor.

She was born into a family of serfs and was sold to the Imperial Theatre by her owner at the age of 14. Kovalyova-Zhemchugova was trained by the renowned Italian castrato Giuseppe Millico and made her debut at the age of 16 as Rosina in "The Barber of Seville". She quickly gained fame in Russia and went on to perform in major European cities such as Berlin, Vienna, and Paris. She was known for her powerful voice and dramatic acting skills, often playing tragic heroines such as Medea and Lady Macbeth. Kovalyova-Zhemchugova also composed her own music and wrote plays. She was one of the first Russian artists to gain international recognition and paved the way for future generations of Russian singers and actors.

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