Inna Churikova

Inna Mikhailovna Churikova 19432023 was a renowned Soviet and Russian actress celebrated for her extensive work in both film and theater Born in Belebey Bashkir ASSR she moved to Moscow in the early 1950s She studied at the Stanislavsky Theaters drama studio and graduated from the Shchepkin Theater Institute Churikova gained fame with films like No Path Through Fire 1968 and The Beginning 1970 directed by her future husband Gleb Panfilov Over her career she appeared in more than 80 films She received numerous prestigious film awards including the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival and multiple Nika Awards Her theater career was equally distinguished She became a leading actress at the Lenkom Theatre Some of her notable stage roles included Arkadina in Chekhovs The Seagull which earned her the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996 She also received the Stanislavsky Award 2014 for her contributions to theatrical arts Inna Churikova passed away on January 14 2023 Titles and Recognitions by year Honored Artist of the RSFSR 1977 For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art Peoples Artist of the RSFSR 1985 For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art Peoples Artist of the USSR 1991 For her significant contributions to Soviet theatrical art Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters France 2010 Honored for her outstanding contributions to the arts Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Major Awards by year Locarno International Film Festival Award 1969 Best Actress for No Path Through Fire Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival 1984 For her role in Wartime Romance Vasilyev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR 1985 For her role in the film Vassa Nika Award Best Actress for Adams Rib 1991 Best Supporting Actress for Bless the Woman 2004 Golden Eagle Award Best Supporting Actress for The Idiot 2004 State Prize of the Russian Federation 1996 For her role in Chekhovs The Seagull Stanislavsky Award 2014 For her outstanding contributions to theater