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Vera Glagoleva
Вера Витальевна Глаголева
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Born
Vera Vitalievna Glagoleva

(1956-01-31)31 January 1956
Died 16 August 2017(2017-08-16) (aged 61)
Spouse(s)
  • Rodion Nakhapetov (1974–1988)
  • Kirill Shubsky
Children 3
Parent(s) Vitali Glagolev
Galina Belotserkovskaya
Vera Glagoleva at a screening of "Two Women" in Vienna, October 2015
Vera Glagoleva in October 2015

Vera Vitalievna Glagoleva (Russian: Вера Витальевна Глаголева; born January 31, 1956 – died August 16, 2017) was a very talented Soviet and Russian actress and film director. She was known for her many roles in movies and for directing her own films.

About Vera Glagoleva's Life

Vera Glagoleva was born in Moscow, which is the capital city of Russia. This was in 1956, when Russia was part of the Soviet Union. She grew up there and later became a big star in the world of movies.

Her Acting Career

Vera Glagoleva started her acting journey right after finishing high school. Her very first movie role was in 1975. She quickly became famous for her parts in movies that were often about love stories or funny situations.

Some of her most well-known movies include:

  • At the End of the World [ru]
  • Do Not Shoot at White Swans
  • To Marry a Captain
  • Poor Sasha
  • Offending Women is Not Recommended [ru]

She was a very popular actress who brought many characters to life on screen.

Becoming a Film Director

Vera Glagoleva didn't just act; she also loved to tell stories from behind the camera. She directed her first movie in 1990. This was a new and exciting step in her career.

One of her most famous films as a director was Two Women, which came out in 2014. A very famous actor named Ralph Fiennes played the main role in this movie. It showed her skill not just as an actress, but also as a filmmaker.

Awards and Recognition

Vera Glagoleva's hard work and talent were recognized with important awards. In 2011, she was given the title of People's Artist of Russia. This is a very high honor for artists in Russia, showing how much her country appreciated her contributions to film.

Her Family Life

Vera Glagoleva was married twice. Her first husband was the actor Rodion Nakhapetov. They were married from 1974 to 1988 and had two children together. Later, she married a businessman named Kirill Shubsky. She had a total of three children.

Later Years and Legacy

Vera Glagoleva passed away in a hospital in Germany on August 16, 2017. She was 61 years old. She left behind a wonderful collection of films, both as an actress and a director, that continue to be enjoyed by many people. Her work remains an important part of Russian cinema.

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