Yekaterina Gradova
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Ekaterina Gradova is a popular Russian film actress who appeared in two Soviet blockbuster films "Seventeen Moments of Spring
" and "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
". Ekatherina Gradova played her first notable role in the beginning of 1966 in the drama Boris Yashin "Autumn Weddings". Later, she starred in films rather infrequently, preferring theater to cinema . She was an actress in the Theater of Satire till the mid-80s. Also in the Mayakovski theater Gradova played a major role in the play «Talents and Admirers», which in 1971 was filmed.
Her most significant success was the role of "pianist" (clandestine radio-operator) Kate of Soviet spy Standartenfuhrer von Stirlitz in the Soviet blockbuster TV serial "Seventeen Moments of Spring
" (1968) directed by Tatyana Lioznova
. This serial was about the life of Soviet spy Maksim Isaev operating in Nazi Germany under the name Max Otto von Stirlitz, played by the leading Soviet film star Vyacheslav Tikhonov
. The serial immediately brought immense popularity for the main actors. Later she acknowledged that for those who starred in the serial: "This was not just a movie, this was like a destiny". Indeed, for many years each of the stars of the serial got tremendous attention and was often invited to various conferences, asked for an interviews, etc.
In 1979 she played a small but significant role (Svetlana Volokushina) in the another Soviet blockbuster "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
" (starring another great Soviet film star and bard Vladimir Vysotsky
).
. In autumn they were married, and after two years daughter Maria (now a popular actress Maria Mironova
) was born. However, the relationship run into problems. Soon after the birth of the daughter Mironov left the family. His new choice has the star of popular Soviet musical comedy Hussar Ballad
Larisa Golubkina. In 1974, Mironov finally moved to live with Golubkina, and two years later got a formal divorce from Ekaterina Gradova.
Seventeen Moments of Spring
Seventeen Moments of Spring is a 1973 Soviet TV miniseries. It was filmed at Gorky Film Studio, directed by Tatyana Lioznova and based on the book of the same title by the novelist Yulian Semyonov. The series comprises 12 episodes of 70 minutes each...
" and "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed is a 1979 Soviet 5-part television miniseries directed by Stanislav Govorukhin. It achieved the status of a cult film in the USSR, and along with Seventeen Moments of Spring it became a part of popular culture with several generations of russophone TV viewers...
". Ekatherina Gradova played her first notable role in the beginning of 1966 in the drama Boris Yashin "Autumn Weddings". Later, she starred in films rather infrequently, preferring theater to cinema . She was an actress in the Theater of Satire till the mid-80s. Also in the Mayakovski theater Gradova played a major role in the play «Talents and Admirers», which in 1971 was filmed.
Her most significant success was the role of "pianist" (clandestine radio-operator) Kate of Soviet spy Standartenfuhrer von Stirlitz in the Soviet blockbuster TV serial "Seventeen Moments of Spring
Seventeen Moments of Spring
Seventeen Moments of Spring is a 1973 Soviet TV miniseries. It was filmed at Gorky Film Studio, directed by Tatyana Lioznova and based on the book of the same title by the novelist Yulian Semyonov. The series comprises 12 episodes of 70 minutes each...
" (1968) directed by Tatyana Lioznova
Tatyana Lioznova
Tatyana Mikhailovna Lioznova was a Soviet film director best known for her TV series Seventeen Moments of Spring .-Film career:All of Lioznova's features - from Three Poplars at Plyushchikha Street , a cult film of the 1960s, to her last movie, The Carnival , - are distinguished by open...
. This serial was about the life of Soviet spy Maksim Isaev operating in Nazi Germany under the name Max Otto von Stirlitz, played by the leading Soviet film star Vyacheslav Tikhonov
Vyacheslav Tikhonov
Vyacheslav Vasilyevich Tikhonov was a Soviet and Russian actor whose best known role was as Soviet spy Stirlitz in the television series Seventeen Moments of Spring. He was a recipient of numerous state awards, including the titles of People's Artist of the USSR and Hero of Socialist Labour .-...
. The serial immediately brought immense popularity for the main actors. Later she acknowledged that for those who starred in the serial: "This was not just a movie, this was like a destiny". Indeed, for many years each of the stars of the serial got tremendous attention and was often invited to various conferences, asked for an interviews, etc.
In 1979 she played a small but significant role (Svetlana Volokushina) in the another Soviet blockbuster "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed
The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed is a 1979 Soviet 5-part television miniseries directed by Stanislav Govorukhin. It achieved the status of a cult film in the USSR, and along with Seventeen Moments of Spring it became a part of popular culture with several generations of russophone TV viewers...
" (starring another great Soviet film star and bard Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky was a Soviet singer, songwriter, poet, and actor whose career had an immense and enduring effect on Russian culture. He became widely known for his unique singing style and for his lyrics, which featured social and political commentary in often humorous street...
).
Personal
In spring of 1971, Ekaterina Gradova joined the Theater of Satire (Moscow), one of the leading Soviet theaters. A 25-year-old actress immediately attracted the attention of the star of the theater Andrei MironovAndrei Mironov
Andrei Alexandrovich Mironov was a Soviet theatre and film actor who played lead roles in some of the most popular Soviet films, such as The Diamond Arm, Beware of the Car and Twelve Chairs...
. In autumn they were married, and after two years daughter Maria (now a popular actress Maria Mironova
Maria Mironova
-Biography:Maria was born on 28 May, 1973 in Moscow to Andrei Mironov and Ekaterina Gradova. After graduating from school, she entered The Vakhtangov Theatre Academy. In 1992, Maria gave birth to son, Andrei. In 1993, turned to Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. Since 1997, Maria has been...
) was born. However, the relationship run into problems. Soon after the birth of the daughter Mironov left the family. His new choice has the star of popular Soviet musical comedy Hussar Ballad
Hussar Ballad
The Hussar Ballad is a 1962 Soviet musical film by Eldar Ryazanov, filmed on Mosfilm. In effect, it is one of the best loved musical comedies in Russia....
Larisa Golubkina. In 1974, Mironov finally moved to live with Golubkina, and two years later got a formal divorce from Ekaterina Gradova.