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Timur Bekmambetov is a Kazakh-Russian film director known for vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006).
He was born Timur Nuruakhitovich Bekmambetov on June 25, 1961, in Guryev, Soviet Union (now Atyrau, Kazakhstan). His father, Nuruakhit Bekmambetov, is a manager at Guryev Energy company; his mother, Mira Bogoslavskaya, was a journalist. Young Bekmambetov was raised along the Ural river in Kazakhstan, Soviet Union.
In 1978, aged 17, he moved to Moscow. There from 1978 to 1980 he attended the Moscow Energy Institute, but he was more interested in art and movies. Eventually, he dropped out of college, and joined the cultural milieu around such artists as Anatoli Zverev and Oskar Rabin. Then, from 1982 to 1987 he studied painting at Tashkent Theatrical Art Institute, graduating in 1987 as artist of theatre and film. From 1987 to 1988 he served in the Red Army stationed at artillery division near Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. Then he worked as set designer at "Ilkhom" Drama Theatre in Tashkent, and at Uzbek Film Studio.
Since 1989 he has been directing commercials. In 1992 Bekmambetov made his directorial and writing debut with Peshawar Waltz (1994), a film about the Soviet war in Afghanistan which received awards at several festivals in Europe. From 1992 to 1997 he made 18 commercials for the Russian bank "Imperial" and was named best young director of 1997 by Russian Film Academy. In 1999 he started his own film company, Bazelevs Production.
His big break came with the success of the vampire franchise Night Watch (2004) and Day Watch (2006), which he directed during 2003 - 2005. Both films became international blockbusters, and received several awards and nominations. The third installment, Twilight Watch (2009), is slated for release in 2009.
Since 2005, Bekmambetov has been working in Hollywood, writing, directing and producing several flicks, such as Wanted (2008), 9 (2009), and The Red Star. Back in Russia, he made another success directing The Irony of Fate 2 (2007), a romantic comedy based on the Soviet era characters and capitalizing on nostalgia among some of the post-Soviet audiences.
Timur Bekmambetov established himself as a master of dense narrative. His films often surprise the viewers with eerie details, hectic pace and unusual twists and turns, and remain a challenge even for experienced audiences.- Actress
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Stasia Caz was born on 21 January 1988 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Polar (2019), Taken (2017) and Reign (2013).- Dr. Wladimir Klitschko is founder, hotelier, investor, endowment donor and well known internationally for holding the record as the longest reigning heavyweight boxing world champion. He was born in Kazakhstan and is Ukrainian citizen.
After ending his sports career in 2017, it became his mission to share the knowledge he gained in 30 years of competitive sport. Together with his team of Klitschko Ventures, the company he founded in 2016, he developed his philosophy of life "Challenge Management" into the method FACE the Challenge. Its 4 core skills Focus, Agility, Coordination and Endurance show the way to willpower.
He has made brief guest appearances in a few movies, e.g. Ocean's Eleven ,Keinohrhasen, Pain & Gain etc.. After appearing mostly in business surroundings for years, in 2021 he is starring in Amazon Prime Video's "Celebrity Hunted" because he wants to show a maximum of people what you can achieve with pure willpower.
He teaches at "CAS Change & Innovation Management" course of University of St. Gallen and has become a bestselling author with his book "FACE the Challenge - Discover the Willpower in You!", published in 2020. In 2012, he opened his hotel 11 Mirrors, a renowned boutique and design hotel in the historic center of Kiew. For over 20 years, Kiew has also been the location of the Klitschko Foundation, aiming to make a positive impact for children and young people in Ukraine. - Actor
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Yankovsky was named best actor in a 1984 reader poll by Soviet Screen for his role in "In Love Because He Wants to Be." He was awarded the State Prize in 1987 for his role in "Flying Asleep and Awake." In 1989 he received the Vasiliev State Prize for his role in "The Kreutzer Sonata." Yakovsky was given the lifetime achievement award at the 1983 All-Union Film Festival. He won the best actor NIKA in 1991, and in the same year was named People's Artist of the Soviet Union. Yankovsky was born in Kazakhstan and studied at the Slonov Theater Academy in Saratov. In 1965 he joined the Saratov Drama Theater, moving to Moscow's Lenkom Theater in 1973. He has presided over the Kinotavr Russian Open Film Festival since 1993.- Elena Ksenofontova was born on 17 December 1972 in Khromtau, Kazakh SSR, USSR. She is an actress, known for Tayga (2002), Okhota na geniya (2006) and Zachem ty ushyol? (2008). She has been married to Aleksey Kulikov since 30 December 2022. She was previously married to Ilya Neretin and Igor Lipatov.
- Pavel Priluchnyy was born on 5 November 1987 in Chimkent, Chimkentskaya oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, Ongtustik Qazaqstan oblysy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Silver Spoon (2014), Zakrytaya shkola (2011) and Hooked (2009). He has been married to Zepyur Brutyan since 2022. They have one child. He was previously married to Agata Mutsenietse.
- Lena Tronina was born in Leninogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Ridder, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970) and Peripherie (2016).
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Eugen Bauder was born on 5 March 1986 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Türkisch für Anfänger (2012), Fucking Berlin (2016) and Unsere Jungs - Auch Strippen will gelernt sein (2018).- Actress
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Susanna Simon was born on 23 July 1968 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Dr. Molly & Karl (2008), Godless Youth (2017) and Tatort (1970).- Lev Prygunov was born on 23 April 1939 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for The Sum of All Fears (2002), The Saint (1997) and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).
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Adilkhan Yerzhanov was born on 7 August 1982 in Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan]. Adilkhan is a director and writer, known for The Owners (2014), A Dark, Dark Man (2019) and The Gentle Indifference of the World (2018). Adilkhan is married to Inna Smailova.- Actor
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Peter Zhmutski was born in the former Soviet Union, in what is today the country of Kazakhstan. Growing up in the capital city of Almaty with a population over 2 million people, Zhmutski's life has always included diverse forms of art. His extensive educational background includes graduating from six different schools. Zhmutski studied and mastered the crafts of music, sports, foreign languages, acting, film, video and television, and even professional writing.
Zhmutski came to the United States of America in 1998 having completed an 8-year music degree and holding a diploma from the Linguistic Gymnasia of Almaty. From childhood, Zhmutski has always been active in stage performances. In Kansas he studied theatre and received his Associate degree from Fort Scott Community College, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Zhmutski moved on to Pittsburg State University to study Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting. Back home in Kazakhstan, Zhmutski hosted National Television shows for children, which made him feel quite at home with the craft of Broadcasting. After producing several TV shows at PSU, winning the highest awards for his Public Service Announcements and receiving his bachelor degree Magna Cum Laude, Zhmutski opened his own production company "PZ Production" and began making films.
"PZ Production" started in 2002. Zhmutski has already directed and produced 13 shorts, 3 feature films, 3 documentaries, 1 mini series, numerous corporate, training, television projects and music videos. As an actor in major roles, he has participated in more than 25 films and 10 television and web projects. Several of Zhumtski's 20 international merits and awards were presented in Oklahoma at the Barebones International Film Festival and Script-2-Screen International Film Festival. Zhmutski also received 2 Platinum Remi, 1 Gold Remi, and 1 Silver Remi awards in Houston at the 3rd oldest International Film Festival - Worldfest where such directors as Spielberg, Lynch, Cohen Brothers, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott and many others have been recognized with awards.
Zhmutski moved to Oklahoma in 2003. He received his Master of Professional Writing diploma from the University of Oklahoma where Zhmutski also taught film and video courses for two years. In Oklahoma, Zhmutski produced films together with Golden Wing Films, Darkwood Productions, New Ad Age International, National Film Studios, National Film Project Co., Gon Productions and V-DIGI Media.
Zhmutski also produced 15 original individual music CDs and scored 16 films. Over the past 7 years, Zhmutski has also given concerts of his original solo performances, most of which were done as benefit events. His last big performance was a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert held in Norman, Oklahoma in December of 2005.
Zhmutski has been invited to develop projects for different production companies across the United States. In 2006 he worked as a creative producer/director at 21st-Century Studios in Jacksonville Florida. From 2007 to 2009 he developed projects for Hollywood companies in California.
Zhmutski returned to Norman, Oklahoma in January 2009 with his wife and daughter. He is a published writer. Today Zhmutski is teamed up with internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmakers to develop and produce projects in the motion picture industry.
In 2013 Zhmutski produced and directed another feature film in Oklahoma called "Project Ghost Town" which will premiere in 2014. In February 2013 Zhmutski produced the first 3D feature film shot in Oklahoma called "Higher Mission" starring Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg.- Actor
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Yerden Telemissov was born on 25 May 1975 in Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and director, known for Slow Horses (2022), McMafia (2018) and Warrior (2019).- Actor
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Asanali Ashimov was born on 8 May 1939 in Baikadam, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and producer, known for The Year of the Dragon (1981), Manchzhurskiy variant (1989) and Kyz-Zhibek (1972).- Julia Pogrebinska was born on 16 July 1984 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Wataha (2014), In Hiding (2013) and Pitbull: New Orders (2016). She has been married to John Scott since 19 August 2017.
- Samal Yeslyamova was born on 1 September 1984 in Petropavlovsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Ayka (2018), Tulpan (2008) and The Horse Thieves. Roads of Time (2019).
- Vladimir Tolokonnikov was born on 25 June 1943 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for Khottabych (2006), Heart of a Dog (1988) and Mechty idiota (1993). He was married to Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. He died on 15 July 2017 in Moscow, Russia.
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Sergei Dvortsevoy was born on 18 August 1962 in Chimkent, Chimkent Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Shymkent, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Ayka (2018), Bread Day (1998) and Tulpan (2008).- Yuriy Chursin was born on 11 March 1980 in Priozersk, Dzhezkazgan region, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Izobrazhaya zhertvu (2006), Pobeg (2010) and The Three Musketeers (2013).
- Svetlana Pismichenko was born on 28 November 1964 in Burli village, Kustanai region, USSR, Kazakh SSR [now Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for The Castle (1994), Morphine (2008) and Brother (1997).
- Vyacheslav Kulakov was born on 9 July 1968 in Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Vremya varvarov (2002), Iskusstvo umirat (1996) and Prizrak (2021).
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Sergey Lukyanenko was born on 11 April 1968 in Karatau, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a writer and actor, known for Night Watch (2004), Day Watch (2006) and A Rough Draft (2018).- Vladimir Steklov was born on 3 January 1948 in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Qaraghandy, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Bomzh (Bez opredelyonnogo mesta zhitelstva) (1992), Moy luchshiy drug, general Vasiliy, syn Iosifa (1991) and The Inner Circle (1991).
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Born in Aksuat village in the northern part of Kazakhstan. Graduated from Almaty technical college in 1979. Following the military service, he took up film studies in directing at the Moscow's prestigious Film School (VGIK). He was one of the young Kazakh talents who was chosen to attend the workshop of well-known Russian director Sergei Solovyov in 1989. The group went on to establish the "new wave" of Kazakh cinema.
Aprymov made his first full feature film Last Stop at the age of 28. Kijan (Last Stop) (1992) received international acclaim but angered the natives of his village, who were shocked at his portrayal of their real lives.
Aprymov's second film The Hypnotist was never released.
The film Aksuat (1998) revealed again his keen eye for realistic detail and was successful at the 1998 Eurasia Film Festival in Almaty (Kazakhstan), after which it was screened at the 1999 International Berlin Film Festival. The film won Audience Award at Nantes Three Continents Film Festival 1999 in France.
In 1999 he directs Three Brothers - this poignant tale about the gulf between childhood fantasy and stark reality. The film was screened at the 2000 International Berlin Film Festival. It was awarded at Tokyo International Film Festival 2000. The film won Holden Award for the Best Script, Jury Special Prize at the International Feature Film Competition, and was nominated for Prize of the City of Torino Best Film - International Feature Film.
Returning to the familiar theme of village life, Serik Aprymov offers a beautifully rendered Kazakh interpretation of the classic coming-of-age film in The Hunter (2004). In 2003 the film participated in Cannes Film Festival 2003 in Camera d'Or Special Mention program.- Kseniya Kuznetsova was born on 9 May 1977 in Kapchagay, Kazakh SSR, USSR. She is an actress, known for Diversant (2004), Gaishniki (2008) and Tri dnya v Odesse (2007).
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Yermek Shinarbayev was born in 1953 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is a producer and director, known for Revenge (1989), Alciz Shurek (1994) and The Place on a Grey Tricorne (1993).- Asel Sagatova was born on 16 October 1984 in Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Semey, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Hunting the Phantom (2014), Dolphin Jump (2009) and Reketir (2007).
- Elena Drapeko was born on 29 September 1948 in Uralsk, West Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Oral, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Belaya doroga (1975), Bezottsovshchina (1977) and Window to Paris (1993).
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David Helmut was born on 28 December 1986 in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, USSR. He is a director and actor, known for Wrong - Unzensiert (2022), Pestana (2017) and Ketapan (2017).- Maksim Sergeev was born on 21 March 1968 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for Russian Ark (2002), Zvyozdniy vors (2012) and Vaska Easoff (1996).
- Raisa Ryazanova was an Honored Artist of Russia (1993), People's Artist of Russia (2005). In 1964 she graduated from the Ryazan Musical Pedagogical School (accordion class). About a year Ryazanova worked as a teacher in a music school, then she entered the GITIS for the course of Platon Vladimirovich Leslie. In 1969 she graduated from the State Institute of Theatrical Arts of A.V. Lunacharskiy. Since 1969 Raisa Ryazanova worked under contracts, since 1979 she was an actress of the film studio named after M. Gorky. In the difficult 90-ies, in the absence of roles in the cinema, she earned as a taxi driver. Driving license Ryazanova received in 1986. She has won a cup "Avtoledi-2003" in competitions of the Moscow amateur racers. Was married to a classmate for GITIS Yuri Perov, they had a son - Danila Perov (born in 1969) - an actor. Raisa Ryazanova is the laureate of the State Prize of the USSR for the role of Antonina in the film "Moscow does not believe in tears" (1981).
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Alexandr Petrov was born on 9 March 1970 in Alma Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR. He is known for Chronicle (2012), Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) and The Icebreaker (2016).- Director
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Darezhan Omirbayev was born on 15 March 1958 in Uyuk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Uyuk, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Killer (1998), Cardiogram (1995) and Akyn (2021).- Visual Effects
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Viktor Lakisov was born on 23 July 1976 in Tselinograd, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Astana, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and assistant director, known for Blood Hockey, Quackerz (2016) and Night Watch (2004).- Director
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Amir Karakulov was born on 11 September 1965 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Last Holiday (1996), The Dove's Bell-Ringer (1994) and Jylama (2003).- Vladimir Zhirinovskiy was born on 25 April 1946 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for Korabl dvoynikov (1997), Parizhskaya lyubov Kosti Gumankova (2004) and Reportery (2008). He was married to Galina Lebedeva. He died on 6 April 2022 in Moscow, Russia.
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Valeriya Kudryavtseva was born on 19 May 1971 in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Oskemen, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Na kryshe mira (2008), Streets of Broken Lights (1998) and Ochen russkiy detektiv (2008). She has been married to Igor Makarov since 8 June 2013. They have one child. She was previously married to Matvey Morozov and Sergey Lenyuk.- Evgeniy Berezovskiy was born on 12 June 1972 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Moscow Heat (2004), Komandir (2024) and Rozy dlya Elzy (2009).
- Irina Lindt was born on 15 April 1974 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR. She is an actress, known for Kroshka (2021), Tochka vzryva (2013) and Igra v lyubov (2000).
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In 1977 Rachid Nougmanov graduated from an architectural institute. In 1984 he entered the VGIK Moscow Film Institute. His first feature The Needle (1988) initiated what was to become in cinematic history: the 'Kazakh New Wave'. Claiming recognition abroad at festivals including Berlin, Toronto and Sundance, the film took First Prize at Nuremberg and was released in the USSR with 1,000 prints in circulation (the resulting boxoffice number - over 30 million admissions). The film's star, Victor Tsoi, was voted Best Actor of the Year 1989 by the national press. From 1989 to 1992, Nougmanov served as President of the Union of Kazakh Filmmakers. In 1992-1993, he wrote, directed and produced The Wild East, which won international acclaim in venues spanning from Venice to Los Angeles to Tokyo, and was honored in Valenciennes, France with the Prix Special du Jury. Since 1993 Rachid Nougmanov resides in Paris.- Actor
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Aleksandr Vysokovskiy was born on 24 August 1963 in Leninsk, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Baikonur, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and writer, known for Serdtse vraga (2017), Ludoed (2016) and Mne s Vami po puti (2017).- Director
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Aleksandr Klimenko was born in 1958 in Petrovaplovsk, North Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Petropavl, Kazakhstan]. He is a director and writer, known for Detonator (1992), Clara (2019) and Tricky Games (2001).- Vsevolod Kuznetsov was born on 25 February 1970 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. He is an actor, known for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015), Mafia: Game of Survival (2016) and Resistance 3 (2011).
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Janusz Kondratiuk was born on 19 September 1943 in Ak-Bulak, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He was a director and writer, known for A Cat with a Dog (2018), Milion dolarów (2011) and Klakier (1983). He was married to Ewa Szykulska. He died on 7 October 2019 in Los, Mazowieckie, Poland.- Viktor Proskurin was born on 8 February 1952 in Atbasar, Akmolinsk Oblast, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra (1983), Pikovaya dama (1982) and Wartime Romance (1983). He was married to Svetlana Proskurina, Olga Gavrilyuk, Irina Honda, Tatiana Derbeneva and Irina Smurova. He died on 30 June 2020 in Moscow, Russia.
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Konstantin Mayer was born on 31 August 1985 in Temirtau, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is a writer and producer, known for Fizruk (2014), Tolya-robot (2019) and Semeynyy byudzhet (2021).- Gevorg Manoukian (born September 15, 1986), Armenian/Russian hip hop and break dancer. Originally from Kazakhstan, Manoukian is now living in Centerville, Utah. He performed in High School Musical 2 . Manoukian first auditioned for season 2 and made it to Vegas, but his lack of versatility kept him out of the top 20. He then auditioned for season 4 and successfully qualified as a finalist beating out future season 5 runner up Brandon Bryant. He was paired with Courtney Galiano. He was eliminated in the top 10. Manoukian was also in the MTV musical American Mall.
In November 2010, Gev performed at the 2010 American Music Awards with Pink to her hit song Raise Your Glass. - Director
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Farkhat Sharipov was born on 4 December 1983 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. Farkhat is a director and writer, known for 18 Kilohertz (2020), The Secret of a Leader (2018) and Skhema (2022).- Actor
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Doskhan Zholzhaksynov was born on 7 October 1951 in Aksuan, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He is an actor and director, known for Birzhan sal (2009), Oblava na odichavshikh sobak (1990) and Steppe Pursuit (1979).- Kseniya Borozdina was born in 1942 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Almaty, Kazakhstan]. She is an actress, known for Office Romance (1977), Ruslan i Lyudmila (1972) and Kazhdyy den doktora Kalinnikovoy (1974).