Vera Alentova, the esteemed People’s Artist of Russia, has passed away at the age of 83. The announcement was made by the press office of the Pushkin Theatre. Reports indicate that the actress began feeling unwell during the farewell ceremony for fellow performer Anatoly Lobotsky, necessitating her immediate transport to a medical facility on a stretcher.
Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that Alentova had succumbed while under hospital care.
Alentova was the widow of the renowned director Vladimir Menshov, the visionary behind “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears,” who passed away in 2021. The actress earned widespread acclaim for her iconic performances in cinematic staples such as “Shirley-Myrli,” “Envy of the Gods,” “The Groom from Miami,” and her career-defining role in the Oscar-winning classic “Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears.”
