We regret to inform that on September 21, the 99th year of her life passed a legend of the Vakhtangov Theatre stage, the Honored Artist of Russia GALINA LVOVNA KONOVALOVA.
A legendary actress Galina Konovalova, who was devoted to the Vakhtangov theatre more than 75 years, and which she remained faithful to till the last day of her life. Galina Lvovna was a person of a versatile talent. She possessed a rare gift of capturing of the events of her native theatre, the actors’ destinies, having being also a talented storyteller. Galina Konovalova has written two books about the theatre, generously shared memories, reconstructed the era gone by. She has participated in many television and radio programs on the past and present of the theatre. The fate has measured out a long life for her, and she generously shared this gift. Her sharp wit, a great sense of humor, a powerful energy were the center of attraction of this extraordinary actress and person. Creative life in the recent years, thanks to Rimas Tuminas has become filled with special meaning. G. Konovalova got oneself talked about as an actress of the acute form, possessing a rare and emotional contagion. Her part in the production of “Uncle Vanya”, “The Haven”, “Eugene Onegin”, “Common Business” were highly appreciated by the audience, critics and colleagues. In her declining years she managed to experience the spring of creativity. Galina Lvovna is a person who was worthy of her long life, being a Coryphaeus of the Vakhtangov Theatre, his memory, his soul and heart. She represented the whole era of the life story of the Vakhtangov theatre. Fond memory and love!