In the famous comedy by Leonid Gaidai "The Diamond Arm!" there is a small episode. His heroine is a priestess of love from Istanbul. For many decades, the actress Victoria Ostrovskaya, who uttered the legendary "Tsigel, Tsigel, ay-lyu-lyu" from the screen, became recognizable and popular.
The flamboyant character meant just a couple of words. But the phrase instantly became winged. Few of the spectators remember that the first famous "tsigel, tsigel" was pronounced by one of the smugglers while putting plaster on the hand of the unlucky protagonist. Then followed: "Mikhail Svetlov tu-tu." But TV viewers firmly linked the phrase to the episode in the alley. Often, words are heard from the lips of both young people and representatives of the older generation.
Time of choice
Everything indicated that after the nationwide recognition of the comedy, the performer of such a bright role was provided with new filming for years to come. However, life presents many surprises. There were enough dramatic events in the fate of the actress.
The biography of Victoria Grigorievna began in Kiev in 1938. The girl was born on September 1. The family atmosphere was creative. This affected the formation of the character of the future celebrity. Vika's stepfather was a famous art worker, headed the Kiev circus before the war, then became the head of the Ivan Franko Drama Theater.
Often Leonid Utesov, Igor Kio, Irina Bugrimova visited their parents. The girl was very fond of simply home-style receptions. Lively discussions were held, interesting topics were discussed, many celebrities were present.
A talented child often copied adults. She did it very well. Victoria's mother studied ballet in her youth. On her initiative, her daughter ended up at the choreographic school. The girl attended classes with pleasure, dreaming of the future of a ballerina. However, after the injury, the doctors imposed a strict ban on dancing.
Family life and career
There remained the only application for creativity: an artistic career. School field Victoria decided to get an education at the theatrical institute in Kiev at the acting department. She happened to study on the same course with Ada Rogovtseva. The student was noted by the teachers, she was predicted brilliant prospects. But she again failed to finish her studies.
Ostrovskaya decided to radically change her life. She went to Moscow. In the capital, she happened to be a mechanic-controller of measuring instruments. The future actress worked at a ceramic factory. Victoria also adjusted her personal life. During her life in Kiev, she became the wife of a Muscovite Igor Ulchitsky.
After working at the plant, Ostrovskaya decided to return to Kiev. She again recovered at the institute. The husband stayed in Moscow. A few years later, an acquaintance with the journalist and writer Romanov Raigorodsky took place. After parting with her first husband, Victoria remarried.
After completing her studies, she was sent to the Syzran Drama Theater. My husband started working for a local newspaper. The relationship began to deteriorate. Quite often there were quarrels in the family. Roman went to work on television in Kuibyshev. Victoria was offered a job at the Dnepropetrovsk Russian Drama Theater. She soon realized that she was expecting a baby. It was not possible to restore relations with her husband.
Star role
Victoria has a son. The boy was named Cyril by his mother. His father worked in Kamchatka. Together with the baby, Ostrovskaya decided to go to him. However, there was a final break. Once again, Victoria did not try to build a relationship with her husband.
She went to Dnepropetrovsk. She had to leave the local theater. She moved to Moscow, where her mother already lived. In the capital, Victoria got married for the third time. However, her husband tragically passed away.
All attempts to get a job in the capital's theaters ended in failure. Victoria got a job as a dispatcher at a motor depot. The workers respected the fighting and decisive lady. The drivers stood up for her, appreciated her. Ostrovskaya forgot about her acting career.
At that time Gaidai began work on the comedy The Diamond Arm. The director was looking for a performer of the role of a prostitute. Seeing Ostrovskaya on the street, the director's assistant approached her and asked if she was an actress. After photo tests, Gaidai approved Victoria for the role.
Overseas scenes were filmed in Baku. There Victoria Grigorievna played her starring role. Almost immediately she starred in the sequel to Carnival Night as a woman at heart. However, the role in "An Old Friend" passed unnoticed. After filming, the actress hoped that she would finally wait for interesting offers.
Purpose
Ostrovskaya changed her car depot to work in the Lenin Library. Ostrovskaya worked in her arts sector for three decades. A new misfortune came unexpectedly. Doctors diagnosed the actress with a spinal hernia. An operation was required.
By chance, Victoria found out about a doctor who can heal even the hopeless. So she ended up in the Kinesiotherapy Center. Classes began. Thanks to them, Victoria Grigorievna won the disease. She stayed to teach gymnastics to back pain patients. It became her calling. The actress has helped many.
She cannot pass by abandoned animals, she tries to help everyone in need. Often she receives letters from people grateful for her help. They are better for her than applause and national glory.
In her years, the actress not only does gymnastics every day, but also conducts classes herself with those who need it. After crossing her eighties, she is full of energy and love of life.
