Trivia

Mother, with Ivan Pyrev, of director Andrey Ladynin.

Appeared in many late 30s and 40s musical comedy films made by her director husband Ivan Pyriev.

Awarded the People's Artist of the Soviet Union.

Popular blonde Russian comedienne, a favorite of Joseph Stalin's during his reign and a frequent guest at his political and social gatherings.

Worked for many years in the Moscow Theatre.