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Inna Churikova

Inna Churikova

Birthday: 1943-10-05 | Place of Birth: Belebey, Bashkirskaya ASSR, RSFSR, USSR

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater. Born in Belebey, Bashkir ASSR, she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s. She studied at the Stanislavsky Theater's drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute. Churikova gained fame with films like "No Path Through Fire" (1968) and "The Beginning" (1970), directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov. Over her career, she appeared in more than 80 films. She received numerous prestigious film awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards. Her theater career was equally distinguished. She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre. Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhov's "The Seagull," which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. She also received the Stanislavsky Award (2014) for her contributions to theatrical arts​. Inna Churikova passed away on January 14, 2023. Titles and Recognitions (by year): - Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1977) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art. - People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art. - People's Artist of the USSR (1991) - For her significant contributions to Soviet theatrical art. - Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France) (2010) - Honored for her outstanding contributions to the arts. - Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. Major Awards (by year): - Locarno International Film Festival Award (1969) - Best Actress for "No Path Through Fire". - Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival (1984) - For her role in "Wartime Romance". - Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR (1985) - For her role in the film "Vassa". Nika Award: - Best Actress for "Adam’s Rib" (1991). - Best Supporting Actress for "Bless the Woman" (2004). Golden Eagle Award: - Best Supporting Actress for "The Idiot" (2004). State Prize of the Russian Federation (1996) - For her role in Chekhov's "The Seagull". Stanislavsky Award (2014) - For her outstanding contributions to theater.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2023
Patient No. 1

as    Zhena Genseka

2016
Autumn Memories

as    Vera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova

2015
No Borders

as    Nina Polyanskaya

2015
The Land of OZ

as    mother of the Sofa Warriors

2015
Save My Speech

as    old Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice)

2011
Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel

as    Old Woman

2005
Винтовая лестница

as    Ольга Михайловна Горчакова

2003
The Idiot

as    Elizaveta Epanchina

2003
Bless the Woman

as    Кунина

1995
What a Mess!

as    Praskov'ya Alekseyevna Krolikova

1994
The Year of the Dog

as    Vera Morozova

1994
Ryaba, My Chicken

as    Ася Клячина

1990
Adam's Rib

as    Nina Yelizarovna

1990
Mother

as    The Mother

1988
The Cat Who Walked by Herself

as    Cat (voice)

1986
Courier

as    Ivan's mother

1984
Dead Souls

as    Lady, nice in every respect

1983
Vassa

as    Vassa