Actress Zoya Fedorova: biography, photo, filmography

The amazingly charming woman Zoya Fedorova is one of the most famous actresses in Soviet cinema. She was a laureate of 2 Stalin Prizes for playing the main roles in the films “Front Friends” and “Musical History”. At that time, these were the highest film awards. She was remembered and loved by the famous films "Adult Children", "Wedding in Robin". Life did not spoil a talented actress. Her biography is filled with difficulties and difficult trials. And, unfortunately, the life path was cut off by the hands of a cold-blooded criminal.

Childhood

Zoya Fedorova was born on December 21, in 1909, in the city of Petersburg. The family brought up three daughters. The youngest of them was Zoe. The girl's father, a metallurgical worker, was very inspired by the ideas of the 1917 revolution . He took a lively part in it. As a result of this, he quickly made an excellent career in the Bolshevik Party. Together with his family in 1918 he was transferred to Moscow. Here he holds the position of head of the passport service in the Kremlin itself. Subsequently, this will lead to quite unpleasant events.

From an early age, Zoya raved about the theater. She enjoyed visiting the drama circle. But the father did not share her hobbies. In his opinion, the daughter should have received a respectable profession. Zoe obeyed her father. After graduating from school, she gets a job counter in Gosstrakh.

At this time, the girl was only 17 years old. She did not like the work at all. Having served the necessary hours in the hated Gosstrakh, she fled to dance.

Spy Aid

During one of the parties, the girl gets acquainted with Cyril Prove - military. She has the most tender feelings for him. However, hopes were not fulfilled. It was during this period that he faced the first difficult trials of Zoya Fedorov. The biography of an amazingly talented woman is simply filled with suffering. But even they could not break the spirit of a beautiful actress.

In 1927, in the fall, Provare was suddenly arrested. He is suspected of spying for Britain. Following him, the Chekists take Fedorov into custody. She is considered an accomplice to a foreign spy.

During interrogation, Zoe told how she met Prove at one of the dance evenings. She testified that their conversations never concerned politics or foreigners.

This arrest for a young girl could end badly enough. But this time, providence intervened, which until a certain time kept it. In November 1927, the case was closed. Henry Yagoda concluded that it was not possible to confirm the charges. This is a rather surprising outcome of the arrest at that time.

Perhaps Zoya Fedorova owes no release to her providence. There is an opinion that the OGPU had plans for it.

Actress debut

Zoya, despite her father’s protests and discontent, fulfills her dream in 1930. She goes to college at the Theater of the Revolution. Even in her student days, the girl starred in an episodic role in the film "Counter" S. Yutkevich. But this film will not be the debut of the actress.

All relatives will be invited to the premiere. However, the episode in which she participated, during the final editing of the picture was cut out. This attempt failed. During the filming, she met with Vladimir Rapport - the operator. After 2 years, he will become her husband.

The real debut of the actress took place only in 1933. She played in the musical film "Harmony" by I. Savchenko. The talent of the girl was appreciated. It was after this film that one after another began to appear on the screens of films with her participation.

In 1936, the wonderful film "Girlfriends" was released. This is a touching story of three girls who voluntarily went to the front during the Civil War by the Sisters of Mercy. The film was a huge success. It was this film that brought the all-Union fame to the actress.

It would seem that everything turns out beautifully in life. Zoya Fedorova (photo shows a charming actress) is in demand, famous. However, the difficult year of 1937 came.

Father's arrest

At this time, life prepared for her another test. Zoe’s father worked with Lenin. He believed that this gives him the right to speak unflattering about the leaders of the party. Unfortunately, the final is quite natural. Zoe’s father was arrested under article 58 of the Criminal Code. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

But the most amazing thing is that the arrest of his father did not affect his daughter's stellar career. Films continue to be released in which actress Zoya Fedorova plays the main role. The biography of an amazing woman from that moment will change. After all, the famous actress will make a number of attempts to free her father.

She will be admitted to Beria. In the summer of 1941, a miracle will happen. Father will be released.

Flowers to the grave

Once, the actress Zoya Fedorova was invited to the Beria mansion, along Kachalova street. Unfortunately, it is not known for certain what happened between them. There are several versions.

One of them claims that a brave woman rejected the courtship of the omnipotent Commissar, severely insulting him. Beria allowed himself to meet the actress in his pajamas. The woman was indignant and called Lavrenty Pavlovich “the old monkey”. The People's Commissar ordered her to get out. Already on the street, he caught up with her and gave a bouquet of roses. Beria's words sounded gloomy: "These are flowers to your grave."

Another version indicates that the actress responded to the courtship of the formidable people's commissar. In addition, we should not forget that since 1927 Fedorova was an agent of the OGPU. As a result of all this, she receives permission from Beria if necessary to contact him personally. The fact that such an agreement took place is evidenced by a letter that Fedorova will write to the addict, while under arrest.

Love story

Favorite and popular actress Zoya Fedorova. The biography of this woman is a series of ups and downs. She continues to bewitch, amaze today, and makes her deeply sympathize.

In 1942, in the fall, the actress visits an exhibition of American cinema in Moscow. Here she meets Henry Shapiro. It was he who introduced her to the circle of friends, among whom was Jackson Tate. At that time, he was deputy head of the naval section of the US military mission. The day after they met, Tate invited the actress to a restaurant. That was the beginning of their beautiful history of dating. Over time, she grew into love.

This story has spawned many rumors. Some sources claim that, as an agent of the MGB, the woman was specifically introduced into the society of American diplomats. However, one should not forget that Zoe was an ordinary woman who fell in love with a handsome captain. After all, their acquaintance led to the pregnancy of Fedorova. In 1946, Fedorova had a daughter, Victoria. But, unfortunately, the father of this joyful event did not find.

Politics intervened in their relationship. After the war ended, former American allies became enemies for the Soviet Union. Therefore, an amazing and beautiful romance could not end happily. In 1945, the actress was sent to the Crimea on tour. And Jackson Tate receives an order from the Soviet authorities to leave the country within 48 hours. Returning from the tour, Zoya no longer finds her beloved.

Jackson Tate gets an appointment to California. He does not know anything about the fate of his beloved woman. And she does not even suspect that Zoe gave birth to a child. Every month he sends letters, inquiries to the USSR. Naturally, he does not receive answers to them. And when Jackson was already desperate to receive any news, he receives a short anonymous letter. It reports that Fedorova successfully married the composer and has two children.

Meet lovers will succeed only in 1976, when Zoe is allowed to go abroad.

The arrest of the actress

In 1946, one of the most sought after and popular actresses in Soviet cinema was Zoya Fedorova. By this time, she had brilliantly played in many films, including such as Frontline Friends, Musical History, Wedding, The Great Citizen, and Miners. The actress was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, twice became a laureate of the Stalin Prize.

However, clouds are already gathering over her head. In December, the 46th actress is arrested. The main points of the prosecution look ominously enough.

She is credited with the initiative in creating an anti-Soviet group, conducting hostile agitation, and malicious attacks on the side of the Soviet government. In addition, she is accused of being prepared to execute a terrorist act against the leadership. Do not forget to mention the criminal connection with foreign intelligence agents.

Not finding the opportunity to clear themselves of unfair accusations, the actress writes to her former admirer, drug addict Beria. In this letter, she asks for his protection.

Heavy sentence

Unfortunately, turning to a drug addict did not help the actress. She was sentenced to 25 years in high security camps for "espionage." All property was confiscated. The whole family was subject to exile.

Daughter Victoria was sent to the server of Kazakhstan, in the village of Poludino. Here the girl lived with the family of Aunt Alexandra.

The release of the actress

In 1955, mass rehabilitation of prisoners serving sentences in political terms began. The case of Zoya Fedorova was reviewed. She was released, and eventually the charges were completely dropped.

It was in 1955 that Fedorova reunited with her 9-year-old daughter. Soon she returned to the cinema. The actress starred a lot. Now Zoe is given small characteristic roles.

Tragic death

In 1981, December 11, a young man came to his aunt's house. He knocked, rang the doorbell, but they did not open it. It was very strange, because a meeting had been agreed in advance. In addition, the note in the doorway of the apartment from the friend, who also could not get to her friend, was embarrassed. The nephew rushed home for spare keys.

He returned with his wife. Opening the door, the couple went into the living room and saw an aunt sitting in an armchair with a shot head. This 74-year-old woman was the world famous Zoya Fedorova.

The murder committed by a cold-blooded villain caused a lot of rumors and gossip. A criminal case was opened. But, unfortunately, it has not yet been disclosed. Many versions were worked out. However, it was not possible to establish from whose hand the death of Zoya Fedorova occurred.

A talented actress was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery.

Several versions

The first two years, the investigation was quite active. But there were no answers to the questions. Why did Zoya Fedorova die? Who killed the talented actress?

There are several versions of her death. The only fact that is not in doubt is that Zoya Fedorova was killed by a man whom she knew well. After all, the actress never allowed strangers, neighbors into the house and did not even open the door to the technician-caretaker.

According to one version, Zoya was killed by a KGB agent. It is known that the actress in her youth wanted to move to America with her lover. But these plans did not materialize. Having visited three times in the USA, where Victoria, the daughter of Zoe, immigrated, the actress was going to visit her 4 times. And while she did not plan to return. The KGB could not let go of its agent in the United States.

According to another version, Zoya Fedorova was a member of the “diamond” mafia. The backbone consisted of the children and wives of senior Kremlin officials. Her participation is confirmed by the fact that the actress very quickly changed her old apartment to luxury apartments on Kutuzovsky Prospekt. When Zoe was not allowed to travel to the USA, she began to blackmail one of the mafiosi. That is what cost the life of such an amazing woman as Zoya Fedorova.

Filmography of the actress

Her work is striking in its scale. She starred in the films:

• "Morning tour."
• "Moscow does not believe in tears".
• “Live in joy.”
• "Did you call a doctor?"
• "Car, violin and dog Blot."
• "On their own."
• "Dagger".
• "A drop in the sea".
• "Shelmenko-batman".
• "Russian field".
• “Beyond the river is the border.”
• “Attention, turtle!”
• “Smile at your neighbor.”
• "Wedding in the Robin."
• "Bad joke."
• "Seven to twelve."
• "Cook".
• The sleeping lion.
• "Operation Y and Shurik's other adventures."
• "Foreigner".
• "Believe it or not...".
• “Give me the plaintive book.”
• "It happened at the police."
• "Blind bird."
• "The summer is gone."
• "Green light".
• "Sixteenth spring."
• "The Tale of Lost Time."
• "Familiar address."
• "The heart does not forgive."
• "Adult children."
• "I'm writing to you...".
• "Scarlet Sails".
• "In our city".
• "Leningrad Symphony".
• "Groom from the other world."
• “The case is motley.
• "Friend".
• "Night patrol."
• "Girl without an address."
• "Poet".
• "Do it yourself".
• "Girl and the crocodile."
• "Honeymoon".
• "Wedding".
• "Ivan Nikulin is a Russian sailor."
• "Frontline friends."
• "Patriot".
• May Night.
• "On the way."
• "Sixty days."
• "Far Village".
• "The musical story."
• "Fiery years."
• "Night in September."
• "Man with a gun."
• "The great citizen."
• "Miners".
• "Big wings".
• "Marriage".
• "Pilots."
• "Girlfriends".
• "Harmonic".
• "Counter".

Despite the fact that Zoya Fedorova is no longer alive, people have preserved the memory of an unusually charming and endured a lively woman.