Nadezhda Rumyantseva was a Russian actress best known for her roles in “The Unamenables,” “Queen of the Gas Station,” and “Gals.” She gained fame in the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, becoming a prominent figure in Soviet cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Nadezhda Vasilevna Rumyantseva was born on September 9, 1930, in Potapovo, Russia. She was married to Villi Khshtoyan, and they had one daughter named Karina, who was born in Malaysia. Rumyantseva lived abroad for about 15 years, spending most of her time in Malaysia and Egypt. Her name, Nadezhda, means “Hope” in English.
Career
Rumyantseva began her acting career as a teenager at Moscow’s Central Children’s Theater in the 1940s. She made her film debut in “Encountering Life” at the age of 22. After her marriage, she took a break from acting in Russia and later returned to the screen, often taking on roles that matched her age. She also lent her voice to animated films.
Death and Legacy
Nadezhda Rumyantseva passed away on April 8, 2008, in Moscow due to brain cancer. Her legacy lives on through her memorable performances in Soviet cinema and her contributions to Russian film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Королева бензоколонки | 1963-02-18 | Lyudmila |
| Девчата | 1962-03-07 | Tosya |
| Проданный смех | 1981-08-03 | Emma Rickert |
| Женитьба Бальзаминова | 1964-12-25 | Raisa |
| 38 попугаев | 1976-07-13 | Monkey (voice) |
| Крепкий орешек | 1968-06-13 | Rayisa Oreshkina |
| Легкая жизнь | 1964-08-24 | Galya |
| Навстречу жизни | 1952-09-03 | Marusya Rodnikova |
| Тайна, известная всем | 1981-06-01 | мадам Саламандра, капитанша, предводительница пиратов |
| Неподдающиеся | 1959-06-20 | Nadia Berestova |
| Гори, моя зоре | 1958-04-14 | Irina |
| Чудная долина | 2005-05-18 | |
| Звёздные вдовцы | 2021-04-27 | Self (archive footage) |