Several years ago, information appeared in the press that the famous actress Nina Ruslanova was fighting a serious ailment. The illness of a talented woman is caused by a heart attack. The speech of the wonderful artist is still difficult, but this does not stop her from going up to the stage and addressing her beloved audience, who warmly supports her in difficult times, with words of gratitude. The persistent character of Nina Ruslanova more than once helped her out in the most difficult situations. The fate of the famous artist will be discussed in this article.
Childhood
The biography of Nina Ruslanova is worthy of a separate film adaptation. In winter, at the end of 1945, a girl two months old was found in Bogodukhov (Ukraine). She was identified in one of the orphanages in the Kharkov region. Ruslanov's loud surname (in honor of the popular singer of that time) and the girl's middle name Ivanovna received in the orphanage. Date of birth - December 5, 1945 - Nina chose herself. She liked the Stalin Constitution Day - a holiday during which children in the orphanage were relatively well fed.
Youth
The serious illness of Nina Ruslanova, which overtook her in adulthood, is due to the fact that the actress has always worked very hard. Her first profession has nothing to do with creativity. First, young Nina graduated from the Kharkov technical school with a degree in plasterer. But a bright personality, talent and punchy character allowed the girl to enter the local theater institute at the acting department. As a third year student, Nina met with the actors of the Mossovet Theater who came on tour in Kharkov. Earning money in extras, the girl heard a lot of flattering reviews about her abilities and received strong advice - to go to the capital and continue her studies there.
The conquest of the capital
In Moscow, Ruslanova submitted documents to the Shchukin Theater School. Despite the fact that only young men were recruited to the educational institution, the girl got an audition before the commission. As a result, Nina got on the course of Lvova Vera Konstantinovna, where Ivan Dykhovichny, Leonid Filatov and Alexander Kaydanovsky studied with her .
The creative biography of Nina Ruslanova began after graduating from college, in 1969, when she joined the troupe of the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theater. The actress served there until 1985. Here she happened to play the leading roles of the modern and classical repertoire. After that, Nina Ivanovna worked for three years (1985-1988) at the Vladimir Mayakovsky Theater. Then she became an actress of the Ruben Simonov Moscow Drama Theater , in which she served for a long time.
In the early 2000s, Ruslanova began to play in entreprise performances. A few years later, the press reported that the popular actress had a heart attack. Nina Ruslanova’s disease was complicated by a hypertensive crisis. Affected by the long and diligent work of the actress on the stage. She "lived" her every role, not sparing mental strength.
Movie work
Ruslanova first starred in a movie in 1967. The actress was a student of the Shchukin school, when she was attracted by the young director Kira Muratova. She offered Nina the main role in the new melodrama - the film "Short Encounters". Ruslanova took a risk, violated the unspoken prohibition for first-year students to shoot in films, and did not fail. She appeared in the same frame as Vladimir Vysotsky, brilliantly embodied the image of the provincial Nadi on the screen and immediately became one of the most sought-after actresses in Soviet and then in Russian cinema. Currently, the actress's arsenal has approximately 150 film works.
Directors have always noted the creative personality of Ruslanova. Along with the outward rudeness, even a certain vulgarity of the image, a subtle and vulnerable nature was felt in this wonderful woman. This duality manifested itself on the screen and gave the heroines of Nina Ivanovna a special charm and appeal. Nina Ruslanova’s illness became a real test for her loyal fans. They feared that the actress would no longer be able to work.
Best movie roles
Powerful temperament and excellent acting skills allowed Nina Ivanovna to play many diverse roles. Some of her heroines became real folk favorites. This is Maria Voronova - the chairman of the collective farm from the Soviet television series "Shadows disappear at noon", Tamara - a friend of the main character from the picture "Afonya", Lucy from the movie "Until we meet again", Katka-Airport from the famous movie gypsy, Anisya Ilyinichna from the comedy “Do not go, girls, get married,” Harita Makarovna from the film “Don't Shoot the White Swans”, etc. Ruslanova Nina Ivanovna, whose illness has become the subject of discussion in the press, has remarkable roles in her creative baggage.
The sad news
In 2009, on February 26, the theater public of the city of Penza was waiting for the arrival of Moscow actors. Many went to the play "Married Bride" because one of the main roles there was to play Ruslanova. The news that the beloved actress will not be able to participate in the production, shocked everyone. It turned out that the woman had a heart attack on the eve of her departure. In addition, the actress developed a severe hypertensive crisis. The diagnosis of Nina Ruslanova was very serious. Attentive viewers noticed that in the latest episode of The Waymen, the actress was voiced by another person. So it turned out that Nina Ivanovna suffered a stroke and lost her speech. However, medical assistance was provided on time - the doctors managed to prevent the most serious consequences. In order to restore cerebral circulation and other body functions, the most modern drugs were used. After the hospital, Nina Ivanovna was sent to a sanatorium, where, thanks to various procedures, she quickly recovered.
Rehabilitation period
Fate continued to test the actress for strength. The next test for Nina Ivanovna was the heat of 2010. Fleeing the stuffiness and smog, the woman moved to a country cottage. Here, in peace and quiet, the illness of Nina Ruslanova began to recede. The actress managed to restore speech almost completely. At the end of summer, a woman came to the premiere at the Actor’s House. She looked good and enjoyed talking with her colleagues and the public. Everyone decided that Nina Ivanovna managed to defeat a serious ailment.
Urgent hospitalization
However, it was too early to rejoice. Already in September, fans of Ruslanova learned that the actress had an emergency heart operation. Severe pain forced Nina Ivanovna to turn to the doctors again. Those felt that to preserve the artist’s life and health, radical measures were required. In 2010, on September 7, the woman underwent open heart surgery. She had a mitral valve prosthesis. Doctors were very glad that everything went without possible complications.
Help of relatives
The daughter of Olesya Ruslanova calls her the biggest award in life. The girl was literally torn between the young son of Kostya and a sick mother, but managed to provide proper care and support to Nina Ivanovna. The artist is very sorry that she did not give birth to another child.
The personal life of Nina Ruslanova was never a secret for a curious public. For many years, the woman lived with her civil husband - cameraman Ravkat Gabitov. Rumor has repeatedly reduced and bred this talented couple. However, they continue to support each other in difficult times, and at many official events appear together.
Now the health status of Nina Ruslanova is no longer a concern. She managed to overcome a serious illness and return to the profession. I would like to wish this wonderful woman new creative successes and long life.