Ruslanova Nina is a famous theater and film actress, her images are close to millions of viewers. Her life is very difficult and full of difficulties, but Nina Ivanovna was able to become popular and famous.
early years
Nina Ruslanova does not know her parents; she spent her childhood in an orphanage. The year of her birth was known - 1945, the girl herself chose the date of birth - December 5. At that time, this day was a festive day, the USSR celebrated the Constitution Day.
The girl was found two months old in the city of Bohodukhiv (Kharkiv region). She was named Nina in the baby's house, and her surname was given by a woman inspector of children's institutions. She was a fan of the famous singer Ruslanova Lydia.
Nina had to change 5 orphanages, she performed in school plays. Then the girl studied at a construction school, having received the profession of a plasterer. But then she realized that she didn't want to work at a construction site.
In 1960, Nina entered the theater institute in Kharkov. After 2 years, Ruslanova went to Moscow, where she began to study at the Shchukin school. Soon the girl got rid of the Ukrainian dialect, she was distinguished by considerable acting skills. Ruslanova studied with Leonid Filatov, Konstantin Raikin, Anastasia Vertinskaya.
Creative biography
After graduation, Ruslanova was invited to work in several theaters. She chose the Vakhtangov Theater, where she brought to life many images. Sometimes she was invited to participate in performances by the theaters of Simonov, Mayakovsky.
In 1967, the actress first appeared in the movie "Return". A little later, she was given the role of the main character in the film "Short Meetings", where she starred with Vysotsky Vladimir.
The filming schedule was busy, she played over 150 different roles. The Golden Fund includes the paintings "Do not shoot white swans", "Tomorrow was a war", "Shadows disappear at noon", "Afonya".
The audience remembered her characters in the films "Heart of a Dog", "Short Encounters". In the nineties, the actress remained in demand, she appeared in the films "Plot", "Winter Cherry", "Valentine and Valentine".
Ruslanova has many awards, she was awarded the title of People's and Honored Artist. Of the later works, the paintings "Viy", "What Men Talk About", "Chinese Grandmother" are distinguished. In 2016, Nina Ivanovna took part in the Ideal Repair program. In 2017 Ruslanova starred in the TV series "Kukushechka".
Personal life
The first husband of Nina Ivanovna was Gennady Rudakov, a lawyer and businessman. In 1976 their daughter Olesya was born. In the nineties, the couple broke up due to the harsh nature of the actress.
Then Nina Ruslanova married Ravkat Gabitov, an operator. They have been together for over 30 years. Daughter Olesya received the specialty of a film producer, but began to work as a casting director. In 2009, the actress had a grandson, Kostya.
In 2009, Nina Ivanovna suffered a severe heart attack. Six months later, she recovered, but her speech became worse, her roles were re-voiced.
In 2014, Ruslanova had a stroke, the deterioration in health was associated with a scandal. He was caused by a quarrel with TV journalist Nikolai Simankov, who filed a lawsuit against the actress, accusing her of hooliganism. During the trial, the charges were dropped.
