Nina Ruslanova

Nina Ruslanova

Known For

Acting

Born

December 5, 1945

Died

November 21, 2021 (aged 75)

Birthplace

Bogodukhov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

Biography

Soviet and Russian theatre and film actress, Nina Ivanovna Ruslanova, made her on-screen debut in Kira Muratova's 1967 film "Brief Encounters" after studying at the Kharkiv Theatre Institute for a year. In 1998, she was honored with the "People's Artist of Russia" award. She appeared in over 150 films throughout her nearly 50 year career. She died in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications.