He witnessed the birth of theatrical masterpieces and knew the great authors and directors who brought worldwide fame to the Russian theatre. He himself became a legend twice: he played in the film “Svinarka i pastukh” (“The Pigwoman and the Shepherd”) and in the Armia Theatre performance “The Dance Teacher.” He played this role for 30 years and in almost 1,000 performances (an unheard-of case in theatre history!).
He worshiped a single God—Theatre: 79 years on stage and 69 years on the stage of one theatre. Even at 90, he still performs. And not just anyone: Don Quixote, in the musical “Man of La Mancha.” If you could hear how the hall applauds this “wise and mad sage.” His life is a recipe for spiritual well-being and physical longevity. Doubt it? Read the book—and you’ll learn everything as it really was.