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People’s Artist Nina Gulyaeva, Stalwart of the Moscow Art Theatre, Dies at 94

The Moscow Art Theatre will hold a farewell at its Chekhov stage, with the date and time to be announced.

Overview

  • The theatre announced her death on October 3 and called her passing a great loss, extending condolences to her son Vyacheslav Nevinny Jr. and his family.
  • Gulyaeva joined the troupe in 1954 after first appearing on its stage as a student and went on to play about 60 roles over seven decades.
  • Her notable work included Suok in the 1961 production of Three Fat Men, along with a broad range of travesti, lyrical, tragic, and comedic parts.
  • She was awarded the title People’s Artist (1969), the 1978 State Prize, the Order of Honour, the Orders For Merit to the Fatherland (III and IV), and a Golden Mask for lifetime contribution (2020).
  • Born in Moscow on April 18, 1931, she was twice married, including to People’s Artist Vyacheslav Nevinny, and her son is actor Vyacheslav Nevinny Jr.