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Vera Vasilyeva, on receipt of the Order "For Services to the Fatherland" III degree, in 2011.
Born	Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva (1925-09-30)30 September 1925 Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Died	9 August 2023(2023-08-09) (aged 97) Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Occupation	Actress
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Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva (born September 30, 1925 – died August 9, 2023) was a famous actress from the Soviet Union and Russia. She was known for her work in movies and on stage. She received a very high honor called 'People's Artist of the USSR' in 1986. This award recognized her amazing talent and contributions to art. She also won the 'Stalin Prize' twice, in 1948 and 1951, which was a big award for achievements in different fields. Vera Vasilyeva is remembered for her roles in popular films like Bride with a Dowry (1953) and Adventures of a Dentist (1965).

Becoming an Actress: Vera Vasilyeva's Early Career
- First Steps in Film
Vera Vasilyeva's Personal Life
Selected Film Roles of Vera Vasilyeva
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Becoming an Actress: Vera Vasilyeva's Early Career

Vera Vasilyeva started her journey to become an actress in 1943. She joined the Moscow City Drama School. There, she studied acting with a well-known teacher named Vladimir Gotovtsev. This was where she learned many of the skills that made her a star.

First Steps in Film

In 1945, Vera Vasilyeva made her first appearance in a movie. It was a small part in a film called The Call of Love. This was just the beginning of her film career.

Her first big role came in 1947. She played the character of Anastasia Gusenkova in the movie Ballad of Siberia. This role helped her become more recognized as a talented actress.

Vera Vasilyeva's Personal Life

Vera Vasilyeva was born in Moscow, the capital city of Russia. She was married to another actor, Vladimir Ushakov. They were married for a long time, from 1956 until Vladimir's death in 2011. They did not have any children.

Selected Film Roles of Vera Vasilyeva

Vera Vasilyeva acted in many different films throughout her career. Here are some of her notable roles:

The Call of Love (1945) – She played a fitter, which was an uncredited role.
Ballad of Siberia (1947) – She starred as Anastasia Petrovna Gusenkova.
Bride with a Dowry (1953) – She played Olga Stepanovna Stepanova.
Chuk and Gek (1953) – She was the Mother in this film.
Adventures of a Dentist (1965) – She took on the role of Lyudmila Ivanovna Lastochkina.
Umka is Looking for a Friend (1970) – She was the voice of The Mother Bear in this animated film.
We Didn't Learn This (1975) – She played Natalia Ivanovna.
The Age of Innocence (1976) – Her role was Polina Borisovna.
Adventures of Vasya Kurolesov (1981) – She was the voice of Vasya's mother.
Carnival (1981) – She played Nikita's mother.
Married Bachelor (1982) – Her role was Marya Semyonovna.
To Marry a Captain (1985) – She played Vera Semyonovna Zhuravlyova.
Dandelion Wine (1997) – She was Esther Spaulding in this movie.