Vera Alentova has passed away

People's Artist of Russia Vera Alentova died at the age of 83. According to family reports, the actress passed away in Moscow on the morning of January 22. Alentova became famous as the main character in the film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," which won an Oscar in 1987 in the category "Best Foreign Language Film." Her career spanned theater productions as well as film and television, becoming a symbol of popular realism of that era.

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"Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears" is considered one of the first foreign films to overcome the cultural barrier and gain worldwide recognition.