Glikeria Bogdanova-Chesnokova

Glikeriya Vasilyevna Bogdanova-Chesnokova (; born 13 (26) May 1904 in Saint Petersburg 17 April 1983 in Leningrad) was a Soviet and Russian stage and film actress. People's Artist of the RSFSR.

Drawing of the house curtain of the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg prior to 1914

Family and early life Bogdanova-Chesnokova's grandfather was a master inventor described as having "golden hands". In the mid 1800s, the railway to Vladivostok was being constructed through the Siberian village where the Bogdanov family lived. The chief foreman of the railroad construction told Bogdanova how much he admired his talent. The foreman suggested Bogdanova go to Saint Petersburg. Shortly after, Bogdanova moved with his family to the city. Bogdanova's inventions were soon compared with those of Ivan Kulibin (born Niznhy Novgorod 1735 1818). Bogdanov was welcomed into the city's mechanical workshops, and learned to operate trains.

On 13 May 1904, Bogdanova-Chesnokova was born in Saint Petersburg. Bogdanova-Chesnokova was invited to join the troupe and tour with them. She did so and in 1922, she married Vasilchikov. That year, Bogdanova-Chesnokova had a daughter, Lida.

Meanwhile, the actress and singer, Rina Zelyonaya engaged Bogdanova-Chesnokova at the Leningrad Music Hall which had opened on 5 December 1928.

When Bogdanova-Chesnokova later arrived in Kharkiv, she found her work difficult because every performance was in Ukrainian. Vasilchikov refused Bogdanova-Chesnokova access to their daughter. He divorced her and married the actress, Yekatherina Mikhailovna Leonidova.

In mid 1929, the Theatre of Musical Comedy in Leningrad was founded. Its artistic director, the actor Nikolay Yanet, who was a friend of Vasilchikov, refused to employ Bogdanova-Chesnokova although the troupe was perfect for her. During this period, she also worked with Arkady Raikin at the Theatre of the Stage and Miniatures.

World War II During World War II, Bogdanova-Chesnokova entertained troops at the front line, giving approximately 3,000 performances with an operetta ensemble. She was awarded the Order of the Red Star and combat medals for her service.

Circus Following the war, in 1946, Bogdanova-Chesnokova returned to the Leningrad State Theatre of Musical Comedy.

Mister X (1958) Generally, Bogdanova-Chesnokova was a character actress taking supporting roles. However, in 1958, she played the lead part of "Karolina" in the operetta film Mister Iks.

Television In 1965, Bogdanova-Chesnokova and Oleg Popov performed Rosina's aria from Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville for the Leningrad television program "Concert Kaleidoscope".

The Twelve Chairs In 1971, Bogdanova-Chesnokova performed in the comedy film The Twelve Chairs.

The Bat In 1979, Bogdanova-Chesnokova acted in The Bat. It was a musical comedy based on Die Fledermaus. Bogdanova-Chesnokova played the part of "Amalie".

Awards and titles On 22 June 1957, (or in 1965 as per other source) Bogdanova-Chesnokova was made an Honored Artist of the RSFSR.

On 24 April 1970, she was made a People's Artist of the RSFSR. Tamer of Tigers (1954) as Maria Mikhailovna Mister Iks (1958) as Karolina The Overcoat (1959) as birthday man's wife The Serf Actress (1963) as Rykalova Cain XVIII (1963) as the first lady of the court Захудалое королевство (1967) as Kanimura The Twelve Chairs (1971) as Yelena Stanislavovna Bour Finist, the brave Falcon (1975) as old lady The Blue Bird (1976) as Madame Pleasure Truffaldino from Bergamo (1976) as the lady is a citizen Захудалое королевство (1978) as Kanimura Die Fledermaus (1979) as Amalie