Russian actresses who deceased in 2009
Here are 2 famous actresses from Russia died in 2009:
Ekaterina Maximova
Ekaterina Maximova (February 1, 1939 Moscow-April 28, 2009 Moscow) also known as Yekaterina Maksimova, Ye. Maksimova, Yekaterina Maximova, Ekaterina Maksimova of the Bolishoi Theatre, Catherine the Great or Ekaterina the Great was a Russian actor and ballet dancer.
She began her career at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1958 and quickly rose to become a prima ballerina. Maximova was best known for her versatility and range as a dancer, excelling in both classical and contemporary ballet. Some of her most notable performances include Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet," Giselle in "Giselle," and Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty."
Maximova was also known for her collaborations with her husband and dance partner, Vladimir Vasiliev. Together, they performed in many productions, including "The Nutcracker," "Swan Lake," and "Don Quixote." Maximova received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR, the highest honor given to artists in the Soviet Union.
In addition to her career as a dancer, Maximova also dabbled in acting and appeared in several films and television shows. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century and left an indelible mark on the world of dance. Maximova passed away at the age of 70 in Moscow, leaving behind a legacy that is still celebrated today.
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Yelena Bondarchuk
Yelena Bondarchuk (July 31, 1962 Moscow-November 7, 2009 Moscow) also known as Yelena Sergeyevna Bondarchuk or Alyona Bondarchuk was a Russian actor. She had one child, Konstantin Kryukov.
Yelena Bondarchuk was the daughter of the famous Soviet film director, Sergei Bondarchuk and actress Inna Makarova. She started her acting career as a child, making her film debut at the age of nine in her father's film "War and Peace" (1967).
Bondarchuk went on to have a successful career in both film and theater, starring in films such as "The Black Veil" (1982), "I Am Twenty" (1982), and "The Practical Joke" (1985). She also appeared in several TV series, including the popular Soviet-era series "Seventeen Moments of Spring" (1973).
In addition to her acting career, Bondarchuk was also a well-known socialite and fashion icon in Russia. She was a regular attendee of fashion shows and events and was often featured in fashion magazines.
Bondarchuk passed away in 2009 at the age of 47 from complications related to pneumonia. Her death was a great loss for the Russian film industry and her many fans.
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