Vladimir Yakovlevich Voroshilov will forever remain the first host of the intellectual show “What? Where? When?". His voice has been heard for many years by fans of the program. Want to know Voroshilov’s biography? Are you interested in the details of his personal life? All necessary information is presented in the article.
Biography: childhood and youth
Vladimir Yakovlevich Voroshilov was born in 1930 (December 18). His hometown is Simferopol (Crimea). At birth, our hero was recorded on the surname Kalmanovich. And he became Voroshilov when he married for the first time. We will announce this story a little later.
In 1943, the guy moved to Moscow with his mom and dad. There he spent his childhood. The guy studied at the Academy of Fine Arts. Then he managed to enter the Moscow Art Theater School.
Career
Where only Vladimir Yakovlevich Voroshilov did not work! In 1955, our hero was sent to Germany. In this country, he worked as an artist in a theater. His fees were decent. Upon returning to Moscow, the talented guy collaborated with the Maly Theater, the Moscow Art Theater and other cultural institutions.
In 1966, he got a job on television. Voroshilov prepared documentaries and engaged in the production of mini-performances. Then he launched his own project - “Auction”.
Since the late 1970s, Vladimir Voroshilov has been conducting the intellectual program “What?” Where? When?". After death, his stepson Boris Kryuk took his place .
Voroshilov Vladimir Yakovlevich: personal life
Our hero can be called the conqueror of female hearts. The number of official marriages is also indicative of his love of love - 4. And this, apart from novels on the side.
The first time Vladimir Voroshilov married when he was twenty years old with a little. Little is known about his chosen one. But it was her name at the very beginning of her creative career that our hero took. Why was this done? The fact is that at that time citizens with Jewish roots were reluctant to take on television. And Vladimir Yakovlevich was one of them. The first marriage ended in divorce.
The new choice of the presenter was Tatyana Kukarkina. Their marriage lasted a couple of years. Then they quietly and peacefully parted.
The third wife of our hero is a beautiful girl named Music. Unfortunately, her name and occupation were not disclosed.
In 1984, Voroshilov went to the registry office with Natalya Stetsenko. Vladimir adopted her son Boris Hook into the family. The couple lived together long enough. Natalia knew about her husband’s “cheating”, but turned a blind eye to this. Her patience and female wisdom can only be envied.
Last love and long-awaited child
Married Voroshilov had an affair with Natalia Klimova. Soon, lovers began to live under one roof. It was this woman who gave Vladimir the opportunity at 67 to experience the joy of fatherhood. Their common daughter Natalia was born in 1997. The famous TV presenter did not look for the baby. He bathed himself, swaddled her and put her in a cradle. Voroshilov regretted not having children in previous marriages. But such is life.
Death
In recent years, our hero tried to spend more time with his family. He went to the shooting only a few times a month. Almost all summer, the TV presenter, along with his common-law wife and daughter, was in the country. It would seem that this person has to live and live. However, fate had its own plans.
On March 10, 2001, Voroshilov Vladimir Yakovlevich died due to an extensive heart attack. The funeral was organized and paid for by the friends and relatives of the presenter. He found his last peace at the Vagankovsky cemetery.
Today, a monument made of black marble is installed on the grave of V. Voroshilov. It is a cube. So the sculptor Nikita Shangin sees the personification of the black box, which often appeared on the air of the program “What? Where? When?".
Afterword
Such talented and purposeful people as Vladimir Yakovlevich Voroshilov should not be forgotten. After all, they are part of the history and culture of our vast country. Rest in peace, famous TV presenter ...