Actor Nikolai Karachentsov died :: Society

Theater

In 1967, among the ten best graduates, he was assigned to the Moscow Lenin Komsomol Theater. The actor’s entire life is connected with this theater.

During the first years of his service in Lenkom, Nikolai Karachentsov participated in productions of the era of Anatoly Efros: “Smoke of the Fatherland”, “My Poor Marat”, “A Farewell to Arms!”, “Fear and Despair in the Third Empire”. In 1973, a new artistic director came to the theater - Mark Zakharov. With him began a new era of Lenkom and its actors.

In 1974, Zakharov gave Karachentsov the role of Till Eulenspiegel in the play “Til,” a comedy by Grigory Gorin based on Charles de Coster. "Til" brought Nikolai the reputation of a synthetic actor - a singer, mime and acrobat. The performance has been in Lenkom's repertoire for almost 20 years.

Karachentsov’s work in “Juno and Avos,” where he played Count Rezanov, was even more successful. The new genre of “rock opera” made “Juno and Avos” a cult performance of the 1980s. Until now, he is sold out on the stage of Lenkom, but those spectators who were lucky enough to see Karachentsov consider his Rezanov unsurpassed.

At Lenkom Karachentsov played many other roles. Among them: “The Star and Death of Joaquin Murrieta”, “The Golden Key”, “Molière”, “Cruel Intentions”, “Optimistic Tragedy”, “Dictatorship of Conscience”, “Hamlet”, “The Jester Balakirev”.

In one of his interviews, Nikolai Karachentsov said: “I always dreamed of being the best artist.” Fans of the actor believe that he succeeded.

Childhood and youth

Nikolai Petrovich Karachentsov was born on October 27, 1944 in Moscow. His parents were people of art - his father was a famous and respected illustrator, and his mother was a choreographer Yanina Evgenievna Brunak - she performed in the best halls of the USSR.

At the age of 7, due to the fact that his mother devoted herself entirely to work, she sent Nikolai to a boarding school under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, but, of course, did not stop communicating with her son. The boy studied very well and was a party activist. By the way, it was precisely these beliefs that he remained with throughout his youth.

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It’s interesting that in his youth Karachentsev decided to follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a choreographer, but she insisted that the guy was doing something more masculine. That is why Nikolai always had excellent physical shape, which greatly helped him in his acting career. In high school, the future actor began performing as part of the creative group “Active” at the Central Children’s Theater. It was there that it became clear that he could make an excellent actor.

Movie

Nikolai Karachentsov began acting in films in 1967. The first films with his participation were “Strokes to the Portrait of V.I. Lenin”, “...And May Again”. In 1976, he played one of the best roles - Busygin in the film adaptation of Alexander Vampilov’s play “The Eldest Son”.

In total, during his career, the actor played in more than 100 films, including “Dog in the Manger” (1977), “The Adventures of Electronics” (1979), “The Trust That Broke” (1982), “The House That Swift Built” (1982). ), “The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines” (1987), “Déjà Vu” (1989), “Criminal Quartet” (1989), “Dungeon of the Witches” (1990), “The Circus Burnt Down and the Clowns Ran Away” (1997), “D .D.D. The file of detective Dubrovsky" (1999) and others.

Among the works of the 2000s are “The Emperor’s Testament” (2000), “The Game of Love” (2000), “On the Corner, at the Patriarch’s - 2” (2001), “The Ideal Couple” (2001), “Tartarin of Tarascon” (2003).

Karachentsov starred in films of all genres: drama, adventure, comedy, detective stories, historical, musical, children's films, etc. In the films, he always performed all the stunt tricks himself, without doubles.

Music

Nikolai Karachentsov performed songs for many films and cartoons. When the Andrei Mironov acting song festival began to be held, he not only joined its jury, but also began performing songs for a wide audience.

Karachentsov’s creative assets include more than 100 songs, including those released on discs and cassettes. In 1996, a complete CD with songs performed by the actor “The Dreams and Were of Nikolai Karachentsov” was released.

In May 2007, a presentation of a 12-disc anthology of songs from his repertoire took place.

Accident, illness and death

The accident that changed the fate of the performer happened on the last day of February 2005. The actor heard about the death of his wife’s mother and went to Moscow in great excitement. He was driving a car that exceeded the speed limit and was not wearing a seat belt. The 2005 accident was all over the news: the famous performer received a head injury, was hospitalized in a coma and underwent craniotomy followed by surgical intervention in the brain tissue. The coma lasted 26 days. Even then, some publications began to speculate on Karachentsov’s “last photos.” The doctors did not promise anything, but gradually the condition improved.

In June, the actor was transferred to a rehabilitation center, and in May 2007 he was able to come out to the audience. Around the same time, the actor’s wife, his producer and director released “Anthology,” a collection of 12 discs. Many compositions were taken from Fedorov’s personal archive. The anthology was released in a limited edition of 1,500 pieces. During this period, the wife did a lot for her sick husband, not allowing him to sink into the despondency of illness at home. The couple was often seen in theaters and museums.

The actor's next public appearance was in 2009. Photos of him in old age, taken at an event on October 1 at the Lotte Plaza club, demonstrate the love of life and strong will of this man. However, the singer’s speech did not fully recover, and his reaction remained slow. Disability put an end to my career. In the spring of 2011, the actor underwent a therapeutic course in an Israeli clinic and began to speak better, and two years later he went to Beijing for treatment. In the autumn of the same year he appeared in the film “White Dews. Return".

In October 2014, Karachentsov’s anniversary evening was organized in Lenkom. On the first day of November of the same year, the actor’s creative evening took place. And the next year, newspapers again began to write about Nikolai’s health. The cause was a road accident. The famous performer was riding in the passenger seat of a car that collided with a Gazelle. The 2017 accident could have been fatal. The actor suffered a concussion. The incident happened in the cottage village of Zagoryansky. Due to the impact, the car flew off the road, overturned and landed on its wheels. His relatives were in the cabin with the actor. Karachentsov’s wife was driving the car. The victims were immediately taken from the scene of the incident to the hospital and referred for further treatment to a clinic in the capital.

But the accident was not the cause of death. In October of the same year, the man was diagnosed with lung cancer. The disease was suspected back in February of that year, but at first doctors saw only an area of inflammation. Only in the fall was it possible to make an accurate diagnosis. Since the tumor was local, there was still hope for a long life. The actor underwent chemotherapy, but in the fall of 2018 he developed pulmonary inflammation. In mid-October, it was reported that the man was in serious condition and was barely breathing. All theater and film publications wrote about how Karachentsov died. It is known when the performer died: 10.26.18 at 8:50. The actor died in the intensive care unit of the capital's 62nd hospital. Date of death – October 26, 2018. Years of life: 1944-2018.

The farewell, funeral service, and funeral were scheduled for October 29. The farewell was held in Lenkom. Patriarch Kirill performed the funeral service for the singer. The ceremony was held in the Church of the Resurrection of the Word. Later, newspapers wrote where the artist was buried: at the Troekurovsky cemetery. In her farewell speech, Nikolai’s wife said that every year with her husband was filled with happiness, that she had never met a better person. The actor’s grave is still covered with flowers.

Personal life

In 1975, Nikolai Karachentsov married actress Lyudmila Porgina. They met in Lenkom in 1973. Karachentsov has been playing on the stage of this theater for 6 years, but Lyudmila just came to work there. In 1978, their son Andrei was born. He is a lawyer, graduated from MGIMO. There is a grandson Peter and two granddaughters: Yanina and Olga.

Lyudmila Porgina spoke about her life with Nikolai Petrovich in an interview with Boris Korchevnikov in the “Fate of a Man” program.

Unexpected turn

The usual life of Nikolai Karachentsov changed dramatically on the night of February 28, 2005. The actor was driving his own car and, having lost control on a slippery road, got into a terrible accident . An ambulance hospitalized the artist with a serious traumatic brain injury. Nikolai spent 26 days in a coma.

Karachentsov underwent rehabilitation at a specialized Speech Pathology Center. The actor was able to get back on his feet in 2007 by attending the gala concert “The Stars Came from Heaven...”. In 2009, it became clear that Nikolai would have to put an end to his acting career. Doctors were unable to completely restore speech and motor activity. Throughout the entire time, the artist is supported by his wife, the famous actress Lyudmila Porgina.

Titles and awards

In 1989, Karachentsov was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR.
In 1991, he was secretary of the Union of Theater Workers of Russia.
He is a member of the Russian Academy of Cinematographic Arts.
Awarded the Order of Honor (1997), “For Services to the Fatherland”, IV degree (2009), and the Order of the Holy Blessed Princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom, I degree (2007).
Laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation in 2003 - for playing the main role in the Moscow Lenkom Theater play "Jester Balakirev", laureate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, awarded the special prize "Crystal Rose" of the theater award "Crystal Turandot" (2005), Vladimir Vysotsky Prize “Own Track” (2006).
In 2007, on the Alley of Movie Stars, located opposite the Mosfilm film studio, a personalized plate with the handprint of Nikolai Karachentsov appeared.

Based on materials from the sites: KinoPoisk, Rossiya TV channel, StarAndStar.ru, Kino-teatr.ru, Wikipedia, RIA Novosti.

Early years and beginning of career

Nikolai Karachentsov is a native Muscovite. His father worked as a graphic artist, and his mother was a choreographer. In such a creative family, a gifted child was bound to be born - and so it happened.

Nikolai grew up as an artistic boy. Showed interest in music. In high school, Kolya became addicted to amateur theater and took an active part in amateur performances.

Karachentsov entered the Moscow Art Theater School on the first try, which is a great success. During his studies, Nikolai managed to distinguish himself and become one of the best students. After graduating from university, the young man was assigned to Lenkom, where he subsequently worked all his life.

Nikolai Petrovich's theatrical career was as successful as his screen one. Karachentsov, whose filmography began to be replenished with films back in 1968, within a couple of years he switched to playing leading roles in various films.

Filmography: Actor

The Bat (2005)
You are my happiness... (2005), TV series
The Mystery of the Wolf's Mouth (2004)
Pa (2004)
If we go camping tomorrow (2004)
December 32 (2004)
Tartarin from Tarascon (2003)
Kolkhoz Entertainment (2003)
Photo (2002)
Excitement (2002)
On the corner of the Patriarchs-2 (2001), TV series
Perfect Couple (2001)
The denouement of St. Petersburg mysteries (2001), TV series
Salome (2001), TV series
The Lion's Share (2001)
Secrets of palace coups. Russia, XVIII century (2001)
Real Night (2000)
Game of Love (2000)
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (2000)
Detective Dubrovsky's file (1999), TV series
The circus burned down and the clowns fled (1998)
Queen Margot (1997), TV series
Petersburg Mysteries (1995), TV series
Simple-minded (1994)
Pussycat (1994)
Our arrow has ripened everywhere (1993)
Auction (1993)
Tango in the Palace Square (1993)
Murder at Sunshine Manor (1993)
Menorah (1992)
Good luck, gentlemen! (1992)
Dura (1991)
Quiet Don (1991)
A Woman for Everyone (1991)
And to hell with us! (1991)
Crazy (1991)
Here I Come (1990)
The Lonely Man's Trap (1990)
Dungeon of the Witches (1990)
Two arrows. Stone Age Detective (1989)
Crime Quartet (1989)
Mistakes of Youth (1989)
Bright Personality (1989)
Deja Vu (1989)
Miss Millionaire (1988)
One, two grief - no problem! (1988)
Moonsund (1987)
The Right People (1987)
The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines (1987)
Habitat (1987)
How to Be Happy (1986)
Who Will Get on the Last Car (1986)
Confrontation (1986)
Battalions Ask for Fire (1985)
Contract of the Century (1985)
Juno and Avos (1985)
Eight Days of Hope (1984)
A Small Favor (1984)
Before We Separate (1984)
Auction (1983)
White Dews (1983)
Kindergarten (1983)
The Long Road to Myself (1983)
The House That Swift Built (1983)
Donkey Skin (1982)
The Trust That Broke (1982)
Treasure Island (1982)
Comrade Innocent (1981)
Pious Martha (1980)
Ladies Invite Gentlemen (1980)
The Adventures of Electronics (1979)
Nightingale (1979)
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1979)
Kings and Cabbages (1978)
While the Dream Goes Wild (1978)
Yaroslavna, Queen of France (1978)
Twelve Chairs (1977)
Dog in the Manger (1977)
Soldiers of Freedom (1977)
A moment of luck (1977)
Long, Long Case (1976)
Sentimental Romance (1976)
Magic Lantern (1976)
Eldest Son (1976)
My Destiny (1974)
Once Alone (1974)
The investigation is being conducted by the Experts (1971-1989), TV series
Red Square (1970)
Touches to a Portrait (1970)
And it's May again! (1968)