Lyudmila Vasilievna Maksakova - Russian and Soviet People's Theater and Film Actress, laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation. She is best known for her work in the films Tatiana's Day, Ten Little Indians, and Anna Karenina.
short biography
Lyudmila Vasilievna was born in the Soviet Union, in the city of Moscow. Date of birth September 26, 1940. The famous opera singer Maria Maksakova was the mother of the future actress. Her father was also a creative person - a singer at the Bolshoi Theater. He did not take any part in raising his daughter, he never saw Lyudmila, and after the end of the war he went abroad.
Maksakova received her primary education at the Central Music School. At that time, the children of many famous personalities studied there, so she did not experience persecution from her classmates. She graduated from this institution in the cello class, but was not going to become a singer.
But all the relatives were only glad that Lyudmila Maksakova decided to go her own way. The mother of the future actress insisted on a career as a translator. This wish was not destined to come true. Lyudmila accidentally saw an excerpt from a French play and was inflamed with the dream of becoming an actress.
As a result, despite the impressive competition, she managed to enter the prestigious and famous theater institution - the Shchukin Theater School. She made a very strong impression on the selection committee, despite her tender age.
During her studies, Lyudmila finally felt freedom from her mother, who constantly tried to limit and protect her. As a result, Maksakova began to use bright makeup, changed her hairstyle and rested at various student parties. It was there that she made her acquaintance with Vladimir Vysotsky. They have maintained a friendship for a long time.
Naturally, due to such a lifestyle in the 3rd year, her academic performance fell. An internship was refused. But great willpower and classes with a tutor helped Lyudmila graduate from college.
Career
Having received her education, Lyudmila Vasilievna began to work at the Vakhtangov Theater, where she played many important roles. He continues his creative activity there at the present time. A key role at the beginning of her career for the actress was her appearance in the image of the Tatar princess Adelma in the famous play "Princess Turandot". This production was revived in 1963 under the direction of Ruben Simonov.
The film debut took place in 1964. She played a role in the movie "Once upon a time there was an old man with an old woman." It immediately became clear that Lyudmila looks and feels great in front of the camera.
Then there was work in the painting "Tatiana's Day". Lyudmila herself considers the role of Tatyana Ogneva to be one of the best and favorite. The peak of fame and popularity came in the 1980s, due to participation in the 1978 film "Father Sergius".
She also starred in the films Ten Little Indians (1987), Mu-Mu (1998), Anna Karenina (2007), Diamond Hunters (2011), Doctor Death (2014), “Heritage” (2014), “Attraction” (2017), “VMayakovsky” (2017). It should be noted her work in the popular TV series "Kitchen" (2012-2016).
Personal life
Young Lyudmila Vasilievna was in great demand among males. They never deprived her of their company. Because of this, the first husband of the actress, artist Lev Zbarsky, left his wife for Maksakova. In their marriage, a son, Maxim, was born.
Peter Andreas Igenbergs - a physicist by education, a businessman by vocation, became the second husband of the heroine of the article. Peter perfectly found a common language with Maxim. He died in January 2018. In this union, daughter Maria was born.
In addition, the star has grandchildren. Maxim gave Lyudmila two granddaughters and a grandson, and Maria gave two grandchildren and a granddaughter.
