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Aliases: Inna Churikova , Инна Чурикова , Inna Tschurikowa , Інна Чурикова

Gender: Female

Place of birth: Belebey, Republic of Bashkortostan, USSR

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Movie Involvements: 19

TV Involvements: 4


Most Famous Work

Biography

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.

Most Famous Work

The Idiot
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8

The Idiot

(2003) Elizaveta Epanchina
Тайны дворцовых переворотов
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Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel
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4

Burnt by the Sun 2: Citadel

(2011) Old Woman
The Elusive Revengers
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7

The Elusive Revengers

(1967) Blond Josy, singer
Легенды кино
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No Path Through Fire
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6

No Path Through Fire

(1967) Tanya Tyotkina
Винтовая лестница
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Винтовая лестница

(2005) Ольга Михайловна Горчакова
War-Time Romance
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6

War-Time Romance

(1983) Vera

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 Zhena Genseka
2022 N/A
2019 N/A
2018 N/A
2016 Self
Vera Aleksandrovna Ikonnikova
2015 N/A
Nina Polyanskaya
old Nadezhda Mandelstam (voice)
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mother of the Sofa Warriors
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2013 N/A
2011 Old Woman
2009 N/A
2008 N/A
2007 N/A
2006 N/A
2005 Ольга Михайловна Горчакова
2003 Кунина
Elizaveta Epanchina
2002 N/A
2000 Anna Ioanovna
1995 Praskov'ya Alekseyevna Krolikova
1994 Asya Klyachina
Vera Morozova
1993 N/A
1990 The Mother
Nina Yelizarovna
1989 N/A
1988 N/A
Cat (voice)
1986 Ivan's mother
1984 дама приятная во всех отношениях
Lady, nice in every respect
1983 Vera
Vassa
1981 Fairy (voice) / фея
1980 Anna Vasilievna Khoroshikh - the dinning-room host
1979 Jacobine von Münchhausen
Sasha Nikolayeva
1976 Elizaveta Uvarova
1970 Pasha Stroganova
1967 Tanya Tyotkina
Blond Josy, singer
Nelli 'Sorceress'
1966 Varvara
1965 N/A
Roza Lyubashkina
1964 Marfusha
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1961 Rayka
Year Character Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2000 Writer
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