Actress Zoya Fedorova: biography, photo, filmography

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

An amazingly charming woman Zoya Fedorova is one of the most famous actresses of Soviet cinema. She was the winner of 2 Stalin Prizes for her performance of the main roles in the films Frontline Friends and Musical History. At that time, these were the highest film awards. She was remembered and loved by the famous films "Adult Children", "Wedding in Malinovka". Life did not spoil the talented actress. Her biography is filled with difficulties and ordeals. And, unfortunately, the path of life was cut short at the hands of a cold-blooded criminal.

Childhood

Zoya Fedorova was born on December 21, 1909, in the city of St. Petersburg. The family brought up three daughters. The youngest of them was Zoya. The girl's father, a metallurgical worker, was very inspired by the ideas of the 1917 revolution. He took an active part in it. As a result, he quickly made an excellent career in the Bolshevik Party. Together with his family in 1918 he was transferred to Moscow. Herehe holds the position of head of the passport service in the Kremlin itself. Subsequently, this will lead to rather unpleasant events.

From an early age, Zoya raved about the theater. She enjoyed attending the drama club. But her father did not share her passion. In his opinion, the daughter should have received a solid profession. Zoya obeyed her father. After graduating from school, she gets a job as a counter at the State Insurance.

At this time, the girl was only 17 years old. She didn't like her job at all. After serving the necessary hours in the hated State Insurance, she ran to the dance.

Spy's Helper

During one of the parties, the girl meets Cyril Prove, a military man. She has the most tender feelings for him. However, the hopes were not destined to come true. It was during this period that Zoya Fedorova faced the first difficult trials. The biography of an amazingly talented woman is simply filled with suffering. But even they could not break the spirit of the beautiful actress.

In 1927, in the fall, Prove is suddenly arrested. He is suspected of spying for the UK. Behind him, the Chekists take Fedorova into custody. She is considered the accomplice of a foreign spy.

During interrogation, Zoya told how she met Prove at one of the dance parties. She testified that their conversations never touched on politics or foreigners.

This arrest for a young girl could have ended badly enough. But this time Providence intervened, which kept it until a certain time. In November 1927 it wasclosed. Genrikh Yagoda concluded that the allegations could not be confirmed. This is a rather surprising denouement of the arrest at the time.

Perhaps, Zoya Fedorova does not owe her release to providence. There is an opinion that the OGPU had its own plans for it.

Actress debut

Zoya, despite the protests and discontent of her father, in 1930 fulfills her dream. She enters the school at the Theater of the Revolution. Even in her student years, the girl starred in an episodic role in the film "Counter" by S. Yutkevich. But this film will not be the debut of the actress.

All relatives will be invited to the premiere. However, the episode in which she participated was cut out of the picture during the final editing. This attempt ended in failure. During filming, she meets Vladimir Rapport, the cameraman. After 2 years, he will become her husband.

The real debut of the actress took place only in 1933. She played in the musical film "Accordion" by I. Savchenko. The girl's talent was appreciated. It was after this film that one after another began to appear on the screens of films with her participation.

In 1936, the wonderful film "Girlfriends" was released. This is a touching story of three girls who voluntarily went to the front as sisters of mercy during the Civil War. The film was a huge success. It was this film that brought all-Union fame to the actress.

It would seem that everything in life is going well. Zoya Fedorova (photo shows a charming actress) is in demand, famous. However, the difficult year of 1937 came.

Father's arrest

At this time, life has prepared another test for her. Zoya's father worked with Lenin. He believed that this gave him the right to speak unflatteringly about the leaders of the party. Unfortunately, the ending is quite natural. Zoya's father was arrested under Article 58 of the Criminal Code. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

But the most surprising thing is that the arrest of the father had no effect on the daughter's stellar career. Films in which actress Zoya Fedorova plays the main roles continue to be released. The biography of an amazing woman will change from now on. After all, the famous actress will make a series of attempts to free her father.

She will get an appointment with Beria. In the summer of 1941, a miracle will happen. Father will be released.

Flowers for the grave

Once the actress Zoya Fedorova was invited to Beria's mansion, down Kachalova street. Unfortunately, it is not known for certain what happened between them. There are several versions.

One of them claims that a brave woman rejected the courtship of the all-powerful Commissar, severely insulting him. Beria allowed himself to meet the actress in pajamas. The woman was indignant and called Lavrenty Pavlovich "an old monkey." The Commissar ordered her to leave. Already on the street, he caught up with her and presented a bouquet of roses. Beria's words sounded gloomy: "These are flowers for your grave."

Another version indicates that the actress responded to the courtship of the formidable people's commissar. In addition, we should not forget that since 1927 Fedorova was an agent of the OGPU. As a result of all this, she receives permission from Beria, if necessary, to contact him personally. Thatsuch an agreement took place, evidenced by the letter that Fedorova will write to the People's Commissar while under arrest.

Love story

Actress Zoya Fedorova is loved and popular. The biography of this woman is a series of ups and downs. Even today she continues to fascinate, amaze, makes her deeply sympathize.

In 1942, in the autumn, the actress visits an exhibition of American cinema in Moscow. Here she meets Henry Shapiro. It was he who introduced her to the circle of friends, among whom was Jackson Tate. At the time, he was Deputy Head of the Marine Section of the US Military Mission. The day after they met, Tate invited the actress to a restaurant. From this began their wonderful story of acquaintance. Over time, it grew into love.

This story has given rise to many different rumors. Some sources claim that, being an agent of the MGB, the woman was specially introduced into the society of American diplomats. However, one should not forget that Zoya was an ordinary woman who fell in love with a handsome captain. After all, their acquaintance led to Fedorova's pregnancy. In 1946, Fedorova had a daughter, Victoria. But, unfortunately, the father did not catch this joyful event.

Politics interfered in their relationship. After the end of the war, former American allies became enemies for the Soviet Union. Therefore, an amazing and wonderful romance could not end happily. In 1945, the actress was sent to the Crimea on tour. And Jackson Tate receives an order from the Soviet authorities to leave the country within 48 hours. Returning from the tour, Zoya no longer finds her beloved.

Jackson Tate is assigned to California. He knows nothing about the fate of the woman he loves. And she does not even suspect that Zoya has given birth to a child. He monthly sends letters, requests to the USSR. Naturally, he does not receive answers to them. And when Jackson is already desperate to receive any news, he receives a short anonymous letter. It says that Fedorova successfully married the composer and is raising two children.

The lovers will meet only in 1976, when Zoya will be allowed to go abroad.

Actress arrested

In 1946, one of the most sought-after and popular actresses in Soviet cinema was Zoya Fedorova. By this time, she brilliantly played in many films, including such as Frontline Friends, Musical History, Wedding, Great Citizen, Miners. The actress was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and twice won the Stalin Prize.

However, clouds are already gathering over her head. In December 1946, the actress was arrested. The main charges look rather ominous.

She is credited with the initiative in creating an anti-Soviet group, conducting hostile agitation, vicious attacks on the Soviet government. In addition, she is accused of being ready to carry out a terrorist act against the leadership. They did not forget to mention the criminal connection with foreign intelligence officers.

Unable to get rid of the unfair accusations, the actress writes to her former admirer, the People's CommissarBeria. In this letter, she asks for his protection.

Heavy sentence

Unfortunately, turning to the drug addict did not help the actress. She was sentenced to 25 years in high security camps for "spying". All property was confiscated. The whole family was subject to exile.

Daughter Victoria was sent to the server of Kazakhstan, to the village of Poludino. Here the girl lived with Aunt Alexandra's family.

Actress released

In 1955 began the mass rehabilitation of prisoners serving time under political articles. The case of Zoya Fedorova was reviewed. She was released, and eventually the charges were dropped completely.

It was in 1955 that Fedorova was reunited with her 9-year-old daughter. She soon returned to films. The actress is filming a lot. Now Zoya is given small character roles.

Tragic death

In 1981, on December 11, a young man came to his aunt's house. He knocked and rang the doorbell, but they didn't open it. It was very strange, because the meeting was prearranged. In addition, I was embarrassed by a note at the door of the apartment from a friend who also could not get to her friend. Nephew rushed home for spare keys.

He returned with his wife. Opening the door, the couple went into the living room and saw an aunt sitting in an armchair with a bullet through her head. This 74-year-old woman was the world famous Zoya Fedorova.

The murder committed by a cold-blooded villain caused a lot of rumors and gossip. A criminal case was opened. But, unfortunately, so far it has not been disclosed. Many versions have been worked out. However, setfrom whose hand the death of Zoya Fedorova came, it was not possible.

A talented actress was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery.

Multiple Versions

The first two years the investigation was quite active. But there were no answers to the questions. Why did Zoya Fedorova die? Who killed the talented actress?

There are several versions of her death. The only fact that is not in doubt is that Zoya Fedorova was killed by a man whom she knew well. After all, the actress never let strangers, neighbors into the house and did not even open the door to the caretaker.

According to one of their versions, Zoya was killed by a KGB agent. It is known that the actress in her youth wanted to move to America to her lover. But these plans did not materialize. Having visited the United States three times, where Victoria, Zoya's daughter, immigrated, the actress was going to visit her for the 4th time. And yet she had no plans to return. The KGB could not let its agent go to the USA.

According to another version, Zoya Fedorova was a member of the "diamond" mafia. The backbone consisted of the children and wives of high-ranking figures in the Kremlin. Her participation confirms the fact that the actress very quickly changed her old apartment to a luxurious apartment on Kutuzovsky Prospekt. When Zoya was not allowed to leave for the United States, she began to blackmail one of the mafiosi. This is what cost the life of such an amazing woman as Zoya Fedorova.

Filmography of the actress

Her creativity is striking in its scope. She starred in films:

• "Morning round".
• “Moscow does not believe in tears.”
• "Live in joy."
• "Did you call the doctor?".
• "A car, a violin and a dog Blob".
• "At will."
• Dirk.
• "A drop in the ocean".
• "Shelmenko-orderly".
• Russian Field.
• “Across the river is the border.”
• "Attention, turtle!".
• "Smile at your neighbor."
• "Wedding in Malinovka".
• "Bad joke".
• "From seven to twelve".
• "The Cook".
• Sleeping Lion.
• "Operation Y" and Shurik's other adventures.
• "Foreigner".
• "Believe it or not…"
• "Give me the complaint book."
• "It happened at the police station."
• "Blind bird".
• “Summer is gone.”
• Green Light.
• "Sixteenth Spring".
• "The Tale of Lost Time"
• “Familiar address.”
• "The heart does not forgive."
• “Adult children.”
• "I'm writing to you…".
• "Scarlet Sails".
• "In our city".
• "Leningrad Symphony".
• "Groom from the other world."
• "The Case of the Motley"
• "Friend".
• Night Patrol.
• "Girl with no address".
• "Poet".
• "Handmade".
• "The girl and the crocodile".
• "Honeymoon".
• "Wedding".
• "Ivan Nikulin is a Russian sailor."
• "Front line friends".
• "Patriot".
• "May night".
• On the Tracks.
• "Sixty Days".
• "Dalnyaya village".
• "Musicalhistory.”
• Fire Years.
• "Night in September".
• "A man with a gun."
• "Great Citizen".
• Miners.
• "Big Wings".
• "Marriage".
• "Pilots".
• "Girlfriends".
• "Accordion".
• "Oncoming".

Despite the fact that Zoya Fedorova is no longer alive, people have preserved the memory of an unusually charming and endured life-loving woman.