Our today's hero is Vladimir Ivashov (actor, husband of Svetlichnaya Svetlana). Do you know which films he starred in? Do you know the cause of his death? If not, we recommend that you read the article from the first to the last paragraph.
Actor Vladimir Ivashov: biography, family and childhood
He was born on August 28, 1939 in Moscow. Our hero is from a simple Soviet family. His father was a worker at an aircraft factory. And Vladimir’s mother worked as a seamstress in a factory. The family lived modestly but amicably.
Vova grew up an active and intelligent boy. From an early age he knew how to cook, sew things and join carpentry. In the courtyard he was respected and a little afraid, although Ivashov Jr. was not the strongest among them.
Student
In 1956, the guy graduated from high school. By that time, he had already decided on the profession. Vova dreamed of an acting career. He managed to enter VGIK the first time. A nice and confident guy was enrolled in the course of G. Kozintsev. Studying at this university was easy for Vova. Although nothing special among the guys Ivashov did not stand out. If someone had told Volodya's classmates that he would become a world celebrity, they would have simply laughed.
First steps to the cinema
In 1958, director G. Chukhrai began filming his movie "Ballad of a Soldier." Oleg Strizhenov was approved for the main male role . But soon Grigory Naumovich realized that he had made a mistake. The film needed a young soldier, a naive and passionate guy. And Strizhenov was more suited to the role of a hero-lover or aristocrat.
Ivashov is an actor who was brought to audition for Chukhrai. He then studied in the second year of VGIK. The guy came up for the role of Alyosha Skvortsov both according to external data and by age. The novice actor is 100% coped with the tasks assigned to him.
The painting “Ballad of a Soldier” overcame many trials before being released. At first, the censorship commission asked Chukhrai to change the scenario. Then historians found inaccuracies in the film. However, the film survived. It was watched by millions of Soviet citizens. The audience was satisfied with the work of the director and the game of the actor who played the main role.
In 1960, The Ballad of a Soldier was sent to an international film festival in Cannes. A professional jury praised the Russian film. Unheard of popularity fell not only on Chukhrai, but also on Vladimir Ivashov. The young actor was even set as an example to Hollywood stars. It was a real success. Classmates of our hero kindly envied him.
Great love and wedding
Actor Ivashov (photo above) was popular with the fair sex. Female students tossed anonymous notes with declarations of love under his door. However, he was in no hurry to build a serious relationship.
The Ballad of a Soldier made Vladimir a famous personality. But there was a flip side to the coin. Upon returning to Moscow, he had to go down a course. After all, the guy missed a large number of classes. Volodya was enrolled in the course of Mikhail Romm. There he met his future wife - Sveta Svetlichnaya.
For a while, the guy did not know how to approach the blonde beauty. The denouement came during the dress rehearsal of the Cossacks. According to the script, Sveta and Volodya should kiss. Previously, the director postponed this scene. And on that day, he asked the actors to play everything as they should. At the final run, Ivashov kissed Svetlana and confessed her feelings.
Six months later (in 1959), the lovers played a wedding. The celebration turned out to be modest, but cheerful. The eyes of the bride and groom shone with happiness. All the guests were sure that Volodya and the world would live together until the end of their days. And only death will separate them. So thought actor Ivashov. His biography in 1960 was replenished with a joyful event. Beloved wife gave birth to the first-born - a charming little son. The boy was called Alexei. A few years later, the Ivashov family had another replenishment. The second son of Sveta and Vladimir, Oleg, was born.
At first, the acting couple lived with their children in a communal apartment, with Ivashov's parents. Svetlichnaya had a mutual dislike of her mother-in-law. Therefore, she was more than anyone else happy about the news that he and her husband had allocated a separate apartment.
Difficulties
In the late 1960s, the family life of Ivashov and Svetlichnaya hung in the balance. And the fault of mutual reproaches and jealousy of fans. Svetlana accused her husband that he did not become a director, rarely appears at home and does not indulge her with gifts. Vladimir Ievashov also claimed his wife. The actor was jealous of her fans and colleagues. And it was not without reason. Svetlichnaya sometimes cheated on her husband, but she always returned home and vowed that she would no longer do this. And our hero forgave and believed her.
Achievements
Ivashov Vladimir is an actor who starred in more than 40 films of various genres. Listed below are his most striking and memorable roles:
- “I am Birch” (1964) - pilot;
- “And the dawns here are quiet” (1972) - guest of the Brichkins;
- “A dresser was driven through the streets” (1978) - investigator;
- "Right to Shot" (1981) - captain of the ship;
- “Christians” (1987) - reporter;
- “Countess” (1991) - Nikiforov;
- Russian Brothers (1992) - white officer;
- The Felix Detective Bureau (1993) - Mr. Lowe.
Death
At some point, our hero stopped acting in films. He earned a living at a construction site. In 1995, colleagues remembered Ivashov and invited him to the Nika Film Festival. Vladimir Sergeyevich put on a government tuxedo and went to an event organized by the Cinema House. Our hero awarded prizes with dignity to a beginner and recognized actor. And the next day he again went to work on a construction site. His duties included unloading slate and cinder blocks.
In March 1995, Vladimir had to work a lot. He wanted to save a good amount for a present to his beloved wife. The goal is truly noble. However, due to the tight schedule, the minimum number of days off and the lack of proper nutrition, Ivashov earned himself a stomach ulcer.
During one of the unloading of building materials, the actor became ill. His colleagues called an ambulance. Ivashov was taken to the 1st Grad Hospital. Doctors have made every effort to save the patient. But their efforts were in vain. On the night of March 23, 1995, V. Ivashov died.
The actor found his last shelter at the Vagankovsky cemetery. At first, on his grave there was an ordinary cross with a sign that shows the name, as well as the date of birth and death. And a few years ago, representatives of the cast of actors paid for the manufacture and installation of the monument from black granite.
Another tragedy
Svetlana Svetlichnaya did not have time to recover from the death of her beloved husband, as fate prepared her a new blow. Her 33-year-old son Oleg passed away. The lifeless body of a young man was found in his house, located in the Ivanovo region. Oleg was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery, next to his father.
Now the only joy of the actress is the son of Alex, the grandson of Vova and the granddaughter of Masha. Only for their sake does she live.
Finally
V. Ivashov is an actor who left dozens of vivid roles in the movie. He continues to live on the screen. Such kind, talented and hardworking people simply must not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.