Oleg Ivanovich Yankovsky was a Soviet and Russian actor who excelled in psychologically sophisticated roles of modern intellectuals. In 1991, he became, together with Sofia Pilyavskaya, the last person to be named a People's Artist of the USSR.
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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