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Svetlana PereladovaSoviet theater and film actress
Date of Birth: 20.02.1953
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Content:
- Svetlana Smirnova: A Talented Actress Stolen Away
- Theatre Career at Vakhtangov Theatre
- - "Coronation" as Anya
- - "Rusty Airplane" (1975) as Iya
- - "The Great Magic" (1980) as Amelia
Svetlana Smirnova: A Talented Actress Stolen Away
Early Life and EducationSvetlana Smirnova was born in the Soviet Union and pursued her passion for acting at the prestigious Shchukin Theatre Institute. Under the guidance of renowned teacher Lyudmila Stavskaya, she honed her craft from 1971 to 1975. Despite initial doubts, her exceptional performances secured her a permanent place in the program.
Theatre Career at Vakhtangov Theatre
Upon graduating, Smirnova joined the illustrious Vakhtangov Theatre, where she quickly established herself as a leading actress from 1975 to 1984. Her memorable performances included:
- "Coronation" as Anya
- "The Great Magic" as Amelia- "Leshy" as Sonechka
- "The Death of a Squadron" as Oksana
- "Mystery-Buff" as a Worker
Film Career and Notable Roles
Smirnova also showcased her talent on the silver screen, appearing in several notable films:
- "Rusty Airplane" (1975) as Iya
- "Concert for Two Violins" (1975) as Olya- "Rudin" (1977) as Natalya Alekseevna Lasunskaya
- "A Strange Woman" (1977) as a woman in love with Yuri
- "Cinderella" (1978) as a stepsister
- "Then in Seville" (1978) as Don Juan
- "The Red Bicycle" (1979) as Alyona
- "Small Tragedies" (1979) as Mary (sung by Valentina Ignatieva) and an ugly girl
- "The Great Magic" (1980) as Amelia
- "Mystery-Buff" (1982) as a workerTragic End
In July 1984, just days after her death, Smirnova was discovered in a small room she rented in a communal apartment. The cause of her demise remains shrouded in mystery. She was laid to rest at the Khovan Cemetery in Moscow.
