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Russian movie stars died at 78

Here are 1 famous actresses from Russian Empire died at 78:

Janina Żejmo

Janina Żejmo (May 29, 1909 Vawkavysk-December 29, 1987 Warsaw) also known as Y.Zhejmo, Janina Jeimo, Ya. Zhejmo, Ya. Zheimo, Yanina Boleslavovna Zhejmo, Jaime, Janina Boleslavovna, Yanina Boleslavovna Jaime or Yanina Jaime was a Russian actor. She had two children, Janina Kostrichkin and Julian Żejmo.

Janina Żejmo was best known for her work in the Polish film industry. She began her acting career in the 1930s, and her notable film appearances include "Teresa" (1933), "Forbidden Songs" (1947), and "The Ashes" (1965). She also performed on stage, notably at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw.

During World War II, Żejmo was arrested by the Gestapo and imprisoned in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. She survived the ordeal and continued her acting career after the war.

Żejmo was a recipient of the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis. She passed away in Warsaw at the age of 78.

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