Oleg Yankovsky

Some of the key events about Oleg Yankovsky

• 1944

  Experienced hardships during World War II evacuation
• 1953

  Father arrested and family faced difficulties
• 1958

  Graduated from Saratov Theater School
• 1960s

  Struggled to establish himself in Moscow's competitive theater scene
• 1965

  Joined the Lenkom Theatre in Moscow
• 1968

  Starred in the film "Shield and Sword"
• 1970s

  Faced creative differences with some directors
• 1974

  Received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR
• 1977

  Awarded the State Prize of the USSR
• 1980s

  Experienced health issues that affected his work
• 1984

  Received the title of People's Artist of the USSR
• 1987

  Starred in the critically acclaimed film "The Kreutzer Sonata"
• 1990s

  Criticized for some controversial artistic decisions
• 1991

  Became artistic director of the Lenkom Theatre
• 1991

  Dealt with challenges of leading Lenkom Theatre during economic crisis
• 1996

  Awarded the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland"
• 2000

  Received the Russian State Prize for his contribution to the arts
• 2000s

  Battled with cancer, affecting his ability to perform
• 2008

  Forced to reduce workload due to declining health
• 2009

  Passed away after a long battle with cancer

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