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Rostislav Yankovsky
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Yankovsky in 2008
Born
Расьціслаў Іванавіч Янкоўскі
Rostislav Ivanovich Yankovsky

5 February 1930
Died 26 June 2016(2016-06-26) (aged 86)
Relatives Oleg Yankovsky
(brother)
Awards People's Artist of the USSR
(1978)

Rostislav Ivanovich Yankovsky (Belarusian: Расціслаў Іванавіч Янкоўскі, Russian: Ростислав Иванович Янковский) was a famous actor from Belarus. He was born on February 5, 1930, in a city called Odessa, which is in Ukraine. He passed away on June 26, 2016, when he was 86 years old.

Who Was Rostislav Yankovsky?

Rostislav Yankovsky was a very talented actor. He became well-known for his amazing performances. He worked in both theatre and movies. His career spanned many years, making him a beloved figure.

Early Life and Beginnings

Rostislav Yankovsky started his journey in acting early. He studied in a city called Leninabad. His first acting role was in a theatre in Tajikistan in 1951. This was the start of his long and successful career.

A Star on Stage and Screen

In 1957, Rostislav Yankovsky joined the Minsk Drama Theatre. He spent many years performing there. He was known for his powerful acting. In 1978, he received a very special award. He was named a People's Artist of the USSR. This award recognized him as one of the best actors in the country.

His Legacy

Rostislav Yankovsky left a big mark on the world of acting. He inspired many other actors. His performances are still remembered today. He showed great dedication to his craft. He passed away in Minsk, Belarus, on June 26, 2016.

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