Actress Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva is an object of adoration, imitation and even envy for many Russian women and men. In her 90s, she looks great, is in demand in the profession, is successful and self-sufficient, has managed to retain a bright mind and excellent memory. How does she do it?
How old is the actress Vera Vasilyeva? This question worries many of her fans and admirers of talent. And when they find out that her age has long passed over 90, they are very surprised. She still acts in films and goes on the stage of the theater, actively participates in television talk shows. How does she do it? What is the secret of her popularity and youth? How much does Vera Vasilyeva, People's Artist of the USSR and the Russian Federation, earn now?
Who is she and where is she from - "the bride with a dowry"?
The biography of the actress Vera Vasilyeva is rich in vivid events, both happy and not so happy. The future star of Soviet and Russian theater and cinema was born in a small village in the Kalinin region at the end of September 1925. Her mother was always burdened by the fact that she and her family are villagers, and persuaded her husband to move to the city. And not just anywhere, but to the capital.
During the war, Vera Vasilyeva's mother with her three sisters and an older brother decided to evacuate, while Vera herself remained with her father in Moscow. She had to extinguish incendiary shells on the roofs, and dig trenches, and work two shifts in a row, but she endured everything steadfastly.
In 1943, Vera Kuzminichna added another "concern" to herself - she entered the drama school, but the need to attend classes in addition to work and night shifts did not burden her, but on the contrary, made her happy. The girl dreamed of becoming an actress from early childhood. This is how Vasilyeva's long journey to fame, popularity in cinema and theater began.
The creative path of the actress Vera Vasilyeva
Vera Kuzminichna began acting in films earlier than acting in the theater. She was still a student when the legendary Ivan Pyriev chose her as a performer of a small role in his comedy "Gemini". The girl coped with the task as "excellent", thus paving the way for herself an easy path to Soviet cinema.
After 2 years, Pyryev again invited Vera to his film and this time entrusted her with the main role in the film - she played Nastya in "The Tale of the Siberian Land" and received the Stalin Prize for her work.
Vera Kuzminichna Vasilyeva's theatrical career began immediately after receiving her diploma. She became part of the troupe of the Theater of Satire. And a few years later she received the second Stalin Prize for her role in the theater - she brilliantly played Olga in "Wedding with a Dowry". The play was run at the request of the party leadership and the audience 900 (!) Times.
Roles in 70 plays are an impressive creative treasure for a theatrical actress, but the number of films featuring this beautiful actress is much more!
Films with Vera Vasilyeva
In the filmography of the actress there are almost 100 works, and most of the roles in them are the main ones. This impressive list includes both motion pictures and films-performances. In addition, Vera Kuzminichna was engaged in the voice acting of animated films. Madame de Chaume from The Iron Mask, the Bear from Umka Seeking a Friend, Vasya's mother from The Adventures of Vasya Kurolesov and other heroines speak in her voice.
More than 20 documentaries were shot with the participation of actress Vera Vasilyeva. In them, she read offscreen text, talked about her colleagues in the shop, many of whom are no longer alive.
What is the secret of Vera Kuzminichna's youth? A documentary was also shot about this, many interviews were recorded with the legendary theater and film actress. Vasilyeva does not know what the secret of her youth is, but she is sure that her natural optimism, faith in people, many friends and the energy that she receives from fans help her stay “in the ranks”.
How much does actress Vera Vasilyeva earn?
And in her 90s, Vera Kuzminichna is active, positive and beautiful. How does she do it? What is she still working for? For money or fame? Or maybe in order to indulge your ambitions? Neither answer to the question is true!
Vera Vasilieva works in order to bring joy to her fans and to be charged with positive from the feeling that they still need her.
Vera Vasilyeva's income, her fees for roles in cinema and theater and now. And in Soviet times, they could not be called impressive. In Soviet times, the actors were not rich people. In most cases, they received a salary, a stable salary from a theater or film studio.
It was only after 1975 that a lump sum payment to the actors who starred in the film began to be practiced. But sometimes it took 2-3 years to shoot one film, and the “big money” eventually became small.
Now Vera Kuzminichna is already receiving her pension, taking into account the increase for “pensioners after 80 years,” but the amount is not large - from 20,000 to 25,000 rubles. Naturally, it is impossible to live on that kind of money. The actress is literally saved sometimes by payments for shooting in commercials, films, and often she gets the main roles. But Vera Vasilyeva does not consider herself destitute and offended. She looks great, dresses tastefully, is happy and positive.
Vera Kuzminichna is not only an actress, but also a social activist. At such an advanced age, she manages to find time to help others - colleagues who are doing very badly, homeless animals, is an activist and politically, has already initiated an open letter on a controversial piece of legislation.
