Famous Russian theater and film actress, People's Artist Vera Alentova, has passed away at the age of 83. This information was confirmed by the RBC publication.
She gained widespread fame for her leading role in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which was directed by her husband Vladimir Menshov and released in 1979. This work earned the film an Oscar in the category of "Best Foreign Language Film."
Vera Alentova and Vladimir Menshov were married for over half a century until his death in 2021. They have a daughter, Yulia Menshova, who is also a well-known television presenter and actress.
On December 25, the actress attended the farewell ceremony for People's Artist Anatoly Lobotkin at the Mayakovsky Theater. During the ceremony, she felt unwell and was urgently hospitalized.
