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Larisa Kadochnikova

b. 1937

Ukrainian actress

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About Larisa Kadochnikova

Born 1937. Larisa Kadochnikova is a Russian and Ukrainian actor, painter, television actor, film actor and film director.

Larysa Valentynivna Kadochnykova (, ; born 30 August 1937, Moscow, USSR) is a Ukrainian actress. She appeared in Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, a 1964 film directed by Sergei Paradjanov, and The Eve of Ivan Kupala.

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors has been viewed as one of the most vivid and gratifying films of Soviet cinema as well as an exceedingly unorthodox one. The storyline revolves around two separated lovers caught in a family feud. The film created a stir worldwide, being praised for its direction, cinematography and soundtrack, among other aspects. Larysa Kadochnykova, among others participants of film's authors, won Shevchenko National Prize for acting.

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Important facts

Born
30 August 1937, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, painter, television actor, film actor, film director
Nationality
Soviet Union, Ukraine
Education
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Employers
Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater
Awards
People's Artist of the Russian Federation; People's Artist of Ukraine; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class; Order of Merit, 1st class; Kyiv Pectoral; Shevchenko National Prize; Merited Artist of the Ukrainian SSR
Also known as
Larisa Valentinovna Kadochnikova

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Larisa Kadochnikova?

Ukrainian actress

When was Larisa Kadochnikova born?

Larisa Kadochnikova was born on 30 August 1937 in Moscow.

What is Larisa Kadochnikova's occupation?

Larisa Kadochnikova is an actor, painter, television actor, film actor and film director.

What nationality is Larisa Kadochnikova?

Larisa Kadochnikova is Russian and Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Larisa Kadochnikova

· Wikidata: Q4207332

· DBpedia: Larysa Kadochnykova

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