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Varvara VladimirovaActress
Date of Birth: 13.03.1968
Country:  Russia |
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Biography of Varvara Vladimirova
Varvara Vladimirova is a Russian theater and film actress, and television presenter. Throughout her life, she has carried the burden of a famous last name, which almost hindered her from realizing her creative potential. For many years, she was plagued by the fear that she would never reach the heights of her renowned parents, and therefore, she preferred to stay in the shadows. However, as it turned out, the actress was too harsh on herself. Almost every role she played in movies was referred to as brilliant by the audience, and her talent was unparalleled.
Childhood and Youth
Varvara Vladimirova was born on March 13, 1968, in Leningrad, into a creative family. Her mother is actress Alisa Brunovna Freindlich, and her father is director Igor Petrovich Vladimirov. Varvara was a long-awaited but late child in the family. Their house frequently welcomed prominent figures in the arts. One day, the composer Gennady Gladkov came to visit with his new musical "Starik Hottabych," and little Varvara became one of its first listeners. Since childhood, she developed a love for the theater, which became her second home. It was only natural that from an early age, Varvara dreamed of a life connected to the stage. Despite her parents' divorce when she was young, she never lost a strong connection with her father.
Theater and Film
Varvara Vladimirova's cinematic biography began with the musical fairy tale "The Spare Ticket," directed by her father when she was 15 years old. The film had limited distribution and didn't achieve significant success. After finishing school, the heiress of the famous last name chose the theater studies department but realized after a year that she had made a mistake; the profession seemed dull to her. This time, Varvara chose the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music, and Cinematography, where she first studied under Efim Padve's course and later transferred to her father's course. Already during her student years, Vladimirova was noticed by famous directors, which gave her the opportunity to act in movies. In 1987, she played one of the girls in the science fiction anti-utopia film "Kin-Dza-Dza!" alongside stars of the Soviet screen such as Stanislav Lyubshin, Yevgeny Leonov, Yuri Yakovlev, and Olga Mashnaya. Although the film received criticism for its excessive length, numerous endings, and overloaded plotlines, it had an enormous influence on Russian culture. The fictional words from the film became part of everyday language, and some expressions became idioms. Varvara Vladimirova made her debut as the leading role of Princess Albina in the musical fairy tale "Don't Leave..." Her co-stars in the film were Lydia Fedoseeva-Shukshina, Vyacheslav Nevinny, and Igor Krasavin. After graduating from university, the actress did not start working in the theater because she did not feel confident. The burden of her famous last name loomed over her, and Varvara feared being compared to her renowned parents. Instead, she joined television and worked as an assistant director. In the difficult 90s, Vladimirova was left without offers, so she dedicated herself to being a mother and housewife. Later, she returned to the screen and added various roles to her filmography. In 2019, Varvara Vladimirova played the leading role of Faina Saleyko, the owner of an insurance company, in the multi-series film "Genius." The film was warmly received by the audience, who praised the excellent work of the ensemble cast. Vladimirova was also highly praised and hailed as a revelation by her fans. In the multi-series detective series "The Official," released in 2021, Varvara Vladimirova portrayed a minister alongside Victoria Tolstoganova and Artem Bystrov.
Personal Life
Varvara Vladimirova was married to politician Sergey Tarasov, with whom she has two children: son Nikita and daughter Anna. Alisa Freindlich always had warm feelings towards her son-in-law, appreciating his strong will and bravery. The couple divorced shortly before Tarasov's death in 2009 due to the Nevsky Express train crash. Currently, the actress does not publicize her personal life and does not share family photos with the public. Her children have chosen careers in the field of production.
Varvara Vladimirova bears a strong resemblance to her mother, Alisa Brunovna, although she is taller, standing at 175 cm.
Current Endeavors
In the spring of 2022, the tragicomedy film "Babki" premiered in Russian cinemas, directed by Varvara's son, Nikita Vladimirov. In the film, Varvara portrayed a prostitute role.
