Lyudmila Vasilievna Maksakova - Russian and Soviet national theater and film actress, laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation. Best known for her work in the films Tatyana’s Day, Ten Little Indians, Anna Karenina.
short biography
Ludmila 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 of the Bolshoi Theater. He did not take any part in the upbringing of his daughter, he never saw Lyudmila, and after the war ended he went abroad.
Maksakova received 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 the career of a translator. This desire was not destined to come true. Lyudmila accidentally saw an excerpt from a certain French play and ignited 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 hair and relaxed at various student parties. It was there that she made acquaintance with Vladimir Vysotsky. They maintained friendship for a long time.
Naturally, due to such a way of life in the 3rd year, her academic performance fell. A practice refusal was received. But the enormous willpower and tutoring helped Lyudmila to graduate from college.
Career
Having received education, Lyudmila Vasilievna began working at the Vakhtangov Theater, where she played many important roles. He continues his creative activity there at the present time. A key role in the beginning of creativity 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 leadership of Ruben Simonov.
The debut in the movie took place in 1964. She played a role in the film "Once upon a time there was an old man with an old woman." It immediately became clear that Lyudmila looks great and feels in front of the camera.
Then there was work in the painting "Tatyana's Day." The role of Tatyana Ogneva herself Lyudmila considers one of the best and favorite. The peak of fame and popularity came in the 1980s, due to participation in the film "Father Sergius" in 1978.
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), Mayakovsky (2017). It should be noted her work in the popular TV series "Kitchen" (2012-2016).
