Actress by destiny
Alexandra was born in Moscow on May 3, 1966. She was a long-awaited child in the family of two famous actors. Oleg Tabakov was simply happy, as he always dreamed of a daughter. He spent a lot of time with her.
Alexandra Tabakova with her mother and brother Anton
Sasha Tabakova tried to imitate her brother in everything, who began acting in films as a child. And she loved her father madly.
At school, the girl studied very well and was interested in exact sciences. But when she grew up, she decided to repeat the success of her famous parents and older brother and, without hesitation, went to enter the Moscow Art Theater. I entered without any cronyism, I had enough of my own acting talents.
Childhood, student life and the beginning of the artistic career of Alexandra Tabakova
Sasha Tabakova was born in Moscow, May 3, 1966. Six years earlier, a boy was born into the family of Oleg Tabakov and Lyudmila Krylova, Sasha’s older brother Anton. In those days, it was not uncommon for the children of artists to follow in the footsteps of famous parents, enter theater or art universities, and time showed whether they were talented or not. At school, Alexandra was good at exact sciences, especially mathematics, but she decided to enter the Moscow Art Theater School.
The photo shows Alexandra Tabakov as a child with his father Oleg Pavlovich and his mother.
Evgenia Evstigneeva’s daughter, Oleg Efremov’s son, Nevinny Jr. studied with her on the same course—a real “children’s” lineup of famous dads. The head of the acting course, Kira Golovko, later recalled: “Sasha Tabakova stood out among her classmates in that she was unusually educated and was fond of painting and literature. Even then one could recognize her as a future talented actress.”
After graduating from university in 1987, Alexandra began working in a studio theater under the guidance of her father. Everyone was sure that she got into college through her father’s “patronage,” and that she would have leading roles in the theater. But no: she entered the studio school at the Moscow Art Theater on her own, and in the theater Tabakov was not eager to highlight his daughter.
Oleg Pavlovich was generally very demanding of children, even too demanding, according to the recollections of family friends. He almost ridiculed Anton, the eldest son: “What kind of actor are you? So-so, little heart." He constantly told his daughter: “Achieve everything yourself.” One of Tabakova’s friends said: “It seemed that he deliberately did not give his daughter significant roles, although she would have coped with them perfectly.” They joked at the theater that Alexandra was forever assigned the role of “standing as a Snowflake in the fifth row.”
Still from the film “Little Vera”.
In 1988, the cinema was “exploded” by Vasily Pichul’s film “Little Vera”. Alexandra Tabakova also starred in the film, which frankly showed the life of young people of those years. Her role is the friend of the main character, Lena Chistyakova. It was played brilliantly, and the line from curly-haired, cheerful Lena: “Do you want some beer?” – has almost become a proverb. A year later, Pichul invited Sasha Tabakova to shoot the film “Dark Nights in Sochi.”
Heavy personal drama
At the Moscow Art Theater she studied with the children of Russian cinema stars on the course of V. Bogomolov. The young actress was taught acting skills by Kira Golovko, with whom they developed a warm relationship, especially during the period of separation of Sasha’s parents.
Alexandra Tabakova now
When Oleg Tabakov left the family, Alexandra survived this loss with incredible difficulty. She stopped smiling, fell into severe depression and even tried to commit suicide. Kira Golovko supported the student as best she could. In the last years of my father's life, they slowly began to communicate again. But they never managed to restore their previous warm relationship. Alexandra did not come to his 80th birthday, despite the invitation.
Faded Star
After graduating from the Moscow Art Theater, the actress worked for some time in the theater, and the work made her happy. At least that's what it seemed to others. Then she was offered to star in the scandalous film “Little Vera” in the role of the dissolute Lenka Chistyakova. This work brought the actress all-Union fame and became the brightest point in her career. Unfortunately, and the last one.
Still from the film Little Vera (Alexandra Tabakova on the left)
Kira Golovko was dissatisfied with the first major role of her ward. She believed that Alexandra deserved better roles.
Then came the films “Dark Nights in Sochi” and “Another District”. But almost no one remembers these roles of hers, since the films passed the public by. Alexandra stopped filming, got married and went abroad. Later, in 2006, she returned to television as the host of the “Let's Go!” program. And at the “Silver Rain” radio station, she, together with Mikhail Kozyrev, hosted a well-known program. But soon Alexandra said goodbye to this work and disappeared from the air for good.
Favorite women of Oleg Tabakov
Recently, in an interview, actress Elena Proklova hinted that in her youth she had an affair with Oleg Pavlovich. Most likely, Proklova is not the only one with whom the popular and very talented actor could have an affair. But all these are assumptions and rumors. It is reliably known that there were two women in Tabakov’s life - Lyudmila Krylova and Marina Zudina. And the whole theatrical Moscow discussed relations with them.
IS THERE ANY TOBACCO MARKED HERE?
Lyudmila Krylova was his fan, as they would say today. Tabakov was not handsome, but he was the leading artist of Sovremennik, the most vibrant Moscow theater of the late 50s. Eighteen-year-old Krylova ran to his performances, specially making time for this, although there were almost no free evenings - Lyudmila studied at the Shchepkinsky School and at the same time worked at the Maly Theater. And I really hoped to meet my idol, who was only three years older. When they began to invite her to the movies, she naively asked the directors: was Oleg Tabakov starring in this film?
Oleg Tabakov with his son Anton and daughter Alexandra. Photo: Personal archive
They really met at the Mosfilm film studio in 1959. Krylova worked in the film “Peers”, and Tabakov - in the drama “People on the Bridge”.
During breaks between takes, in the dressing room, she saw her favorite actor and experienced internal tetanus and trembling throughout her body.
Oleg Tabakov with his first wife Lyudmila KrylovaPhoto: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS
According to Krylova, their romance began on the very first... night. Despite the fact that Lyudmila was the most modest student on the course! And the time was more chaste than now. Tabakov rented a room in the center of Moscow, where his beloved moved in with him. To the father’s question: “Where do you sleep?” - she answered: “Dad, I got married.” Both friends and her classmates knew about their romance. Many condemnedly predicted a quick end to their relationship. But Lyudmila did not react to the gossip of ill-wishers. She graduated from drama school while pregnant. And she handed in her graduation performance, covering her stomach with a folder.
The artist’s eldest daughter Alexandra, despite her success in mathematics, unexpectedly followed in her father’s footsteps: she graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School, starred in several films - many remembered Alexandra in the small but bright role of Chistyakova in the film “Little Vera” (on
In July 1960, their son Anton was born. “We got married when Antoshka was two months old, during a break between rehearsals, when I was already working, like Tabakov, at Sovremennik,” the actress said in an interview with KP. “Suddenly they realized it, ran, there was slush and dirt on the street, they caught some kind of car, and arrived at the registry office. My friends and I drank a glass of champagne and off we went again to rehearsal.”
Anton TabakovPhoto: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS
Her father gave the newlyweds a room on Pravda Street. In this room they blocked off space for a crib, and a nanny was “settled” in the corner behind the closet. So the four of us lived, but it was impossible to do without an assistant. There was always not enough money. Young actors played 20 performances a month. And only six years later, when Alexandra’s daughter was born in 1966, was it possible to resolve the housing issue. It seemed that the Tabakov-Krylova family was unshakable: children study, parents work - happiness. But, come on...
YOUNG STUDENT
In the early 80s, 16-year-old Marina Zudina came to GITIS for a competition with Tabakov. She failed the exams at all other theater universities, and accidentally found out about recruitment to Tabakov’s workshop at GITIS. I didn’t make it to the main audition rounds, but to the selection round. As a result, she was accepted for a course with Oleg Pavlovich. It was fate.
The affair with the Master began two years later, although Marina assures that she had a presentiment about it. “I remember I was on vacation at sea. I was lying on the beach, reading a book. At that moment I liked some boy. And suddenly an insight came to me: why not have an affair with Oleg Pavlovich?!”
Oleg Pavlovich's youngest son, 22-year-old Pavel, followed in his father's footsteps and has already become one of the most promising actors of the new generation. But 11-year-old daughter Masha has not yet decided on a profession. Photo: Daniil OVCHINNIKOV/MAT named after A.P. Chekhov/TASS
For almost 10 years, their relationship continued “incognito,” although the theater knew about it. Tabakov was still married. Zudina struggled with her feelings and realized that Tabakov had a family that he was unlikely to leave. I tried to live independently, not to ruin his life or my own. She did not demand anything, did not insist on divorce, and hoped to meet another man. And perhaps the romance would have continued like this, but Lyudmila Krylova could not stand it. She is tired of her husband's double life. And she brought him out for an honest conversation. “I don’t like betrayal. It doesn’t even imply betrayal, no. Betrayal goes much deeper. I immediately break up with traitors, be they girlfriends, husbands or someone else..." Krylova admitted in an interview with KP.
After this, Oleg Pavlovich decided to change his life: he divorced Krylova, with whom he lived for 34 years, and proposed to Zudina.
Marina Zudina with her son Pavel TabakovPhoto: Vladimir VELENGURIN
In 1995 they got married. That same year their son Pavel was born. Tabakov was 60 years old, Zudina was 30. Marina made all important decisions herself. Her parents didn't interfere.
“I remember our conversation with my mother, when I told her that Tabakov left his first wife. “Who did he go to?” - Mom asked. "To me". I then expressed my doubts: they say, we have a big age difference. To which my mother replied: “Yes, you are also quite old.” This was a short conversation,” Zudina said in an interview with KP. “My parents really value and respect Oleg Pavlovich, so they didn’t have any questions about our marriage. And what questions can there be when you see how an adult and very successful man treats your only daughter?
For almost 10 years, the relationship between Tabakov and Zudina continued “incognito,” although the theater knew about it. Photo: Evgenia GUSEVA
THE ELDER DAUGHTER WAS OFFENSE AT HER FATHER
Tabakov’s departure from the family was a real blow for his children from his first marriage, although they were already adults. By the way, Oleg Pavlovich himself experienced a similar situation in childhood. When he was 13-14 years old, his father, whom he loved very much, had another family. Despite his mother's disapproval, he continued to communicate with him. But I remembered my childhood grief forever. And he didn’t allow the thought that, through his fault, his own children would experience similar emotions...
Oleg Tabakov lived with actress Marina Zudina for 23 years in a happy marriage. Photo: Evgenia GUSEVA
Anton Tabakov did not communicate with his father for 10 years, but over time he was able to forgive him and improve relations. But Alexandra forever took her mother’s side. “Mom and Sasha are offended not because this happened. They are offended by how it happened. After my parents' divorce, I also did not communicate with my father. However, looking at the situation from the outside, I realized that it looked like “to spite my mother, I’ll freeze my ears.” “I quickly forget insults,” Anton explained.
In 2006, Oleg Tabakov and Marina Zudina had a daughter, Masha.
“With Tabakov, I always felt like... the only one,” Zudina admitted to us in an interview. - True, only with age do you begin to appreciate such an attitude. When you are young, you take everything for granted.
In 2006, Oleg Tabakov and Marina Zudina had a daughter, Masha. Photo: TASS photo chronicle.
Over the many years we lived together, we never really quarreled. We didn't have any serious conflicts. And the most important thing, perhaps the main thing for a woman: I was never disappointed in him, although you can be disappointed in anyone, especially when you know the person too well.
From the bustle of the capital and the worries of the head of two theaters - the Moscow Art Theater and "Tabakerka" - Oleg Pavlovich ran out of town: for many years he and his wife Marina Zudina built a large house in the village of Kino in the Istrinsky district of the Moscow region. Photo: Ruslan VORONOY, Express newspaper
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Family, husband and children of Alexandra Tabakova
Alexandra’s personal life did not work out, as did her acting career. For some time she was married to actor Jan Liefers and lived with him in Europe, where she gave birth to a daughter, Polina. But the marriage was short-lived, the couple separated. Ian paid alimony for his daughter in the early years, but after that he stopped doing so.
Ian Liefers
The actress tried to get along with other men and lived in a civil marriage with Andrei Ilyin. But this union also fell apart, since the woman was against the profession of her potential spouse, and he had no intention of leaving cinema.
The daughter of Oleg Tabakov was never able to find a profession that she would like to pursue in life. It's not working now.
Now the daughter of the famous actor lives in a very difficult financial situation, communicates with practically no one and is in a state of deep depression most of the time.
