They lived together for 58 years. As in any family, there were different situations, ups and downs. But love, respect, mutual assistance help to overcome any obstacles. So in the family of Mark Zakharov and Nina Lapshinova, they experienced all life difficulties and moments of happiness together, until the very last breath.
Zakharov-Prezakharov
They met at GITIS, where they studied at the acting department. Nina immediately noticed a serious guy and began to show interest in him. Once she approached him asking for help: it was necessary to draw cartoons for a wall newspaper, the editor of which was Nina Lapshinova. A serious young man looked at her and no less seriously refused. But Ninochka was not like that to retreat the first time. She made a funny face and said cheerfully: "Zakharov-Prezakharov, well, draw, please!" "No!" - firmly answered Mark ... and drew.
The next time, Nina Lapshinova approached Mark with a very bold request: that he lead her home. And again she got a firm no, and again she managed to insist on her own, because Mark was conducting her. After that, the young man looked at the girl. It seems nothing special, but something catches on. On this he stopped all thoughts: she is mine and will not go anywhere ... and stopped paying attention to Nina Lapshinova. And suddenly he saw that a delighted little girl was walking under the arm with a student from Hungary. Then Zakharov understood that the idea of their joint residence should be conveyed to the future wife.
I want to go home
After graduation, Mark Zakharov was sent to Perm by distribution, and Ninochka, as the wife of the Decembrist, followed her lover. There they officially formalized the relationship. But Nina Lapshinova homesick for Moscow, and organized the transfer of her husband to the capital. There they settled in a three-room apartment with Nina's parents. A GITIS graduate immediately found a job and her career went up: she became a sought-after actress. Unmatched, Mark was unlucky, he was not taken on the role. And if they invited Nina, then she set the condition for Mark to be given a role. Zakharov was very worried about his position, and the attitude of his wife and her parents proved that they only regretted him, but far from respect.
Finally, honestly admitting to himself that he was a bad actor, he began to try himself in directing, and then things went. When the wife saw Zakharov’s work, she naturally had a sense of admiration and respect that remained for the rest of her life.
I will not take to myself
When Mark Zakharov became the chief director of Lenkom, he warned his wife that he would not take her to his theater. He believed that family relationships would interfere with work and provoke an unhealthy atmosphere in the theater. Of course, it was a shame to hear this from her husband Nina Lapshinova. Photos of the actress were everywhere, she was talented, and suddenly this. Then, after many years, she realized that such a principled approach was right - it helped to save the family.
Then they had a daughter, Alexander, whom both parents were madly in love with. The daughter followed in the footsteps of her parents and became an actress. Mark Zakharov took her to his theater, and not only because she was his beloved daughter, but also because she was a good professional. Nina Lapshinova left the stage and devoted her whole life to her family. Thanks to the support, love, care, constructive criticism and the advice of his wife, Mark Zakharov became who he is.
In 2014, she died of cancer. They lived in love together for more than half a century, and this can be seen in one of the last photos of Nina Tikhonovna Lapshinova and Mark Zakharov.