Aleksandra Yablochkina
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Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Yablochkina (November 3, 1866 - March 20, 1964) was a leading actress of the Maly Theatre
in Moscow
for more than 75 years. She studied acting under her father before joining the Korsh Theatre troupe in 1886. Two years later, she moved to the Maly, where she worked with Maria Yermolova
and Alexander Yuzhin
. Yablochkina specialized in comedy roles and was renowned for the purity of her enunciation. In 1915, she was selected to lead the All-Russian Theatrical Society. In 1937, she became one of the first individuals to be awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR
. In 1943, she was awarded the USSR State Prize
. She wrote two volumes of memoirs, My Life in Theatre (1953) and 75 Years in Theatre (1960).
Maly Theatre (Moscow)
Maly Theatre is a drama theater in Moscow, Russia. Established in 1806 and operating on its present site on the Theatre Square since 1824, the theatre traces its history to the Moscow University drama company, established in 1756...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
for more than 75 years. She studied acting under her father before joining the Korsh Theatre troupe in 1886. Two years later, she moved to the Maly, where she worked with Maria Yermolova
Maria Yermolova
Maria Nikolayevna Yermolova was said to be the greatest actress in the history of the Maly Theatre in Moscow and the first person to be proclaimed the "People's Artist of the Republic" ....
and Alexander Yuzhin
Alexander Yuzhin
Alexander Ivanovich Yuzhin was a stage name of the Georgian Prince Sumbatov , who dominated the Malyi Theatre of Moscow at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. He was best known for the Romantical parts in the dramas by Schiller and Victor Hugo but also penned a number of plays himself...
. Yablochkina specialized in comedy roles and was renowned for the purity of her enunciation. In 1915, she was selected to lead the All-Russian Theatrical Society. In 1937, she became one of the first individuals to be awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR
People's Artist of the USSR
People's Artist of the USSR, also sometimes translated as National Artist of the USSR, was an honorary title granted to citizens of the Soviet Union.- Nomenclature and significance :...
. In 1943, she was awarded the USSR State Prize
USSR State Prize
The USSR State Prize was the Soviet Union's state honour. It was established on September 9, 1966. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the prize was followed up by the State Prize of the Russian Federation....
. She wrote two volumes of memoirs, My Life in Theatre (1953) and 75 Years in Theatre (1960).
Honors
- The Central House of Actors in Moscow bears Yablochkina's name.
- YablochkinaYablochkina (crater)Yablochkina is an impact crater on Venus. It was named after Aleksandra Yablochkina....
crater on Venus was named after her in 1985.