Galina Polskikh
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Galina Polskikh is a Soviet
film actress. She has appeared in more than 100 films since 1962. In 1979 she was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia
, and in 1999 - Order of Honour (fourth degree). Polskikh became famous after playing lead roles in such Soviet films as I Step Through Moscow
(1962), The Journalist
(1967) and Expectations (1966).
, and her mother died of typhoid fever several years later. The 8-year-old girl was taken to an orphan asylum where she had spent several months before her grandmother, who worked as a janitor, took her to her place. They lived in abject poverty in a small room in a basement floor of a many-storied building. To become a film actress was a cherished dream of a young girl since it was the only chance to tear herself away from destitution. Her dream came true in 1960 when Galina managed to enter All-Union State Institute of Cinematography
, the leading film school in the USSR and Russia
. Her teacher was Sergei Gerasimov, one of the most prominent and reputable Russian film directors at that time.
Galina's film debut took place in 1959 when she played a small role in the film The White Nights. Polskikh became famous after the lead role in The Wild Dingo Dog released in 1962 that dealt with teenager love. Polskih, who was 22 and was already married and had a child, played a 15-year-old high school student. She skillfully portrayed feelings and emotions of a young girl to create a touching female personage.
The lead roles in I Step Through Moscow
(1962) and The Journalist
(1967) directed by her teacher Sergei Gerasimov made Polskikh one of the most outstanding film stars in the Soviet Union
. The distinctive feature of Polskikh's acting was convincing depiction of subtle emotions of female personages in affecting scenes. The films in which she starred reflected very well realities of life in the Soviet Union
.
In 1970s - 80s the range of actress's roles became wider. She appeared in thrillers, comedies, and patriotic films about the Great Patriotic War. After the disintegration of the USSR in 1990s the actress continued her career without any noticeable success.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
film actress. She has appeared in more than 100 films since 1962. In 1979 she was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia
People's Artist of Russia
People's Artist of Russia, also sometimes translated as National Artist of Russia, is an honorary title granted to citizens of Russia.It succeeded both the all-Soviet union award People's Artist of the USSR , and more directly the local republic award, People's Artist of the RSFSR , after the...
, and in 1999 - Order of Honour (fourth degree). Polskikh became famous after playing lead roles in such Soviet films as I Step Through Moscow
I Step through Moscow
Walking the Streets of Moscow is a 1963 Soviet movie directed by Georgi Daneliya and produced by Mosfilm studios. It stars Nikita Mikhalkov, Alexei Loktev, Evgeniy Steblov and Galina Polskikh. The film also features cameos by four People's Artists of the USSR: Rolan Bykov, Vladimir Basov, Lev...
(1962), The Journalist
The Journalist
The Journalist is a 1967 Soviet film, a romance-drama. It was produced by one of the most reputable Russian directors Sergei Gerasimov who also wrote a screenplay. The film stars Galina Polskikh and Yuri N.Vasiliev and tells a story of love between a successful Moscow journalist and a girl in a...
(1967) and Expectations (1966).
Acting career
Polskikh was born in Moscow in a poor family. Her father was killed during World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and her mother died of typhoid fever several years later. The 8-year-old girl was taken to an orphan asylum where she had spent several months before her grandmother, who worked as a janitor, took her to her place. They lived in abject poverty in a small room in a basement floor of a many-storied building. To become a film actress was a cherished dream of a young girl since it was the only chance to tear herself away from destitution. Her dream came true in 1960 when Galina managed to enter All-Union State Institute of Cinematography
Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
The Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov), VGIK for short, is a film school in Moscow, Russia.-History:...
, the leading film school in the USSR and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Her teacher was Sergei Gerasimov, one of the most prominent and reputable Russian film directors at that time.
Galina's film debut took place in 1959 when she played a small role in the film The White Nights. Polskikh became famous after the lead role in The Wild Dingo Dog released in 1962 that dealt with teenager love. Polskih, who was 22 and was already married and had a child, played a 15-year-old high school student. She skillfully portrayed feelings and emotions of a young girl to create a touching female personage.
The lead roles in I Step Through Moscow
I Step through Moscow
Walking the Streets of Moscow is a 1963 Soviet movie directed by Georgi Daneliya and produced by Mosfilm studios. It stars Nikita Mikhalkov, Alexei Loktev, Evgeniy Steblov and Galina Polskikh. The film also features cameos by four People's Artists of the USSR: Rolan Bykov, Vladimir Basov, Lev...
(1962) and The Journalist
The Journalist
The Journalist is a 1967 Soviet film, a romance-drama. It was produced by one of the most reputable Russian directors Sergei Gerasimov who also wrote a screenplay. The film stars Galina Polskikh and Yuri N.Vasiliev and tells a story of love between a successful Moscow journalist and a girl in a...
(1967) directed by her teacher Sergei Gerasimov made Polskikh one of the most outstanding film stars in the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. The distinctive feature of Polskikh's acting was convincing depiction of subtle emotions of female personages in affecting scenes. The films in which she starred reflected very well realities of life in the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
.
In 1970s - 80s the range of actress's roles became wider. She appeared in thrillers, comedies, and patriotic films about the Great Patriotic War. After the disintegration of the USSR in 1990s the actress continued her career without any noticeable success.
Selected filmography
- I Step Through MoscowI Step through MoscowWalking the Streets of Moscow is a 1963 Soviet movie directed by Georgi Daneliya and produced by Mosfilm studios. It stars Nikita Mikhalkov, Alexei Loktev, Evgeniy Steblov and Galina Polskikh. The film also features cameos by four People's Artists of the USSR: Rolan Bykov, Vladimir Basov, Lev...
(1963) - There Was an Old CoupleThere Was an Old CoupleThere Was an Old Couple is a 1965 Soviet drama film directed by Grigori Chukhrai. It was entered into the 1965 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Ivan Marin - The Old Man, Gusakov* Vera Kuznetsova - The Old Woman, Gusakova* Lyudmila Maksakova - Nina...
(1965) - The JournalistThe JournalistThe Journalist is a 1967 Soviet film, a romance-drama. It was produced by one of the most reputable Russian directors Sergei Gerasimov who also wrote a screenplay. The film stars Galina Polskikh and Yuri N.Vasiliev and tells a story of love between a successful Moscow journalist and a girl in a...
(1967) - A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines (1987)