15 Facts About Lyudmila Gurchenko

Lyudmila Markovna Gurchenko was a Soviet and Russian actress, singer and entertainer.

Lyudmila Gurchenko was given the honorary title People's Artist of the USSR in 1983.

Mark Lyudmila Gurchenko was known to play the bayan.

Lyudmila Gurchenko spent a part of her childhood with her mom during the time of the German occupation of USSR in her native city, while her father joined the army and, together with his concert brigade, survived the war.

Lyudmila Gurchenko moved to Moscow, enrolling in the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.

At age 21, after starring in Eldar Ryazanov's 1956 directorial debut, the musical Carnival Night, Lyudmila Gurchenko overnight achieved fame as well as celebrity status.

Lyudmila Gurchenko was accused of receiving wages above State-set levels as compensation for her shows.

Lyudmila Gurchenko received the title of People's Artist of the USSR, the highest honour that could be bestowed to a musical artist, in 1983.

Lyudmila Gurchenko carried a leading role in The Burn with Director Gennady Glagoliev and Director of Photography Igor Chepusov.

Lyudmila Gurchenko wrote a book about her life during German occupation in Kharkiv and about her life in the beginning of her Acting Career.

Lyudmila Gurchenko was married six times, including a short-lived marriage to Joseph Kobzon between 1967 and 1970.

Lyudmila Gurchenko had one daughter, Maria from her second marriage, and two grandchildren as well as one great-granddaughter.

On 14 February 2011, Lyudmila Gurchenko fell near her house and broke her hip.

Lyudmila Gurchenko was taken to the hospital and underwent an operation the following day.

Lyudmila Gurchenko was buried at the Novodevichy Cemetery after a civil funeral a few days later.