
Inna Churikova
Inna Mikhailovna Churikova (1943-2023) 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 Theater's 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 Chekhov's "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. - People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985) - For her contributions to Soviet theatrical art. - People's 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 "Adam’s 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 Chekhov's "The Seagull". Stanislavsky Award (2014) - For her outstanding contributions to theater.
- Known ForActing
- Born5 October 1943 (age 82)
- Place of BirthBelebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR
Inna Churikova

- Known ForActing
- Born5 October 1943 (age 82)
- Place of BirthBelebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR

Patient No. 1
2023

Peppermint Gingerbread
2022

Audience
2019

Autumn Memories
2016

Lie for Salvation
2015

Yankovsky
2015

No Borders
2015

The Land of OZ
2015

The Best Day Ever
2015

Save My Speech
2015

Aquitaine Lioness
2013

Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel
2011

Because It's Me
2009
Александр Абдулов. Роман с жизнью
2009

Marriage
2009

Guilty Without Guilt
2008

Carnival Night 2, or 50 Years Later
2007

Keep Forever
2007

Bless the Woman
2003
Casus Belli
2002

What a Mess!
1995

The Year of the Dog
1994

Ryaba, My Chicken
1994

The Delegation
1993

Adam's Rib
1990

Mother
1990

Hamlet
1989

The Cat Who Walked by Herself
1988

I Am an Ox, I Am a Horse, I Am a Man, I Am a Woman
1988

Courier
1986

Dead Souls
1984

War-Time Romance
1983

Vassa
1983

Khalif the Stork
1981

Valentina
1980

The Very Same Munchhausen
1979

The Theme
1979

I Wish to Speak
1976

The Beginning
1970

The Elusive Revengers
1967

No Path Through Fire
1967

Elder Sister
1967

The Cook
1966

You Youth!
1966

Father Frost
1965

Thirty-three
1965

Where Are You Now, Maxim?
1965

Walking the Streets of Moscow
1964
