Russian movie stars died in 1969
Here are 1 famous actresses from Russian Empire died in 1969:
Natalya Lisenko
Natalya Lisenko (August 10, 1884 Mykolaiv-October 7, 1969 Paris) also known as Natal'ya Lisenko, Nathalie Lissenko, Natalya Andrianovna Lisenko or Natalya Lysenko was a Russian actor.
She began her acting career at the age of 17, studying at the Moscow Art Theatre School under Konstantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko. Lisenko became a prominent actress in Moscow's theatrical scene and was known for her performances in plays by Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky.
In 1925, Lisenko left the Soviet Union and emigrated to France. She continued to act in film and theater productions throughout Europe, and her performances were highly praised by critics. In 1950, she was awarded the title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by the French government for her contribution to the arts.
Despite being based in France for many years, Lisenko remained a politically active figure and was critical of Soviet authorities. She was known to have helped many Russian refugees who fled the Soviet Union during the Stalinist era.
Lisenko died in Paris in 1969 at the age of 85, having left a lasting legacy in both Russian and European theater.
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