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Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Molotov (1890 - 8 November 1986) was a Russian politician and diplomat, an Old Bolshevik, and a leading figure in the Soviet government from the 1920s onward. He served as Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars from 1930 to 1941 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1939 to 1949 and from 1953 to 1956.

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kalyagin was born on May 25, 1942, in the village of Malmyzh, Kirov region, Russia. His father, named Aleksandr Ivanovich Kalyagin, was the Dean of history at the Moscow State University, he died when the son was only one month old. His mother, named Yulia Mironovna Kalyagina (nee Zaydeman), was a teacher of French and English, she knew five languages. She was 40 years old when her only son, the future actor was born. She was a single mother during the Second World War.

At the age of 13, Kalyagin wrote a sincere and youthful letter to the leading Russian comedian Arkady Raykin. Rajkin replied with advise, "Talent is a hard work. Study, study, study." Later Rajkin would say that Kalyagin was his student. But at first he studied to be a medical nurse and worked as an Emergency and Ambulance nurse in Moscow for two years. Then he studied acting at the Shchukin Theatre School, where his teacher was Boris Zakhava.

Kalyagin played his first leading role in 'A Man Before His Time' (1971), an adaptation of the eponymous play by Maxim Gorky by director Abram Room. His popular works as a comedian were in 'Chyorny Prints' (1973) and 'Zdravstvuyte, ya vasha tyotya!' (1975), a TV adaptation of 'Charley's Aunt'. The latter became a very popular cult film among Russian intellectuals, due to the stellar cast, brilliant script, and clever direction by Viktor Titov. Kalyagin's superb acting in the role of 'Barbs Baberley' was highlighted with many interesting allusions and hints.

Kalyagin is best known for the leading role of 'Platonov' in 'Neokonchennaya pyesa dlya mekhanicheskogo pianino' (1977), directed by Nikita Mikhalkov and based on the play by Anton Chekhov. That role stands out for many good reasons; his mature acting, the solid direction by Mikhalkov, and the harmonious ensemble of supporting actors, such as Elena Solovey, Evgeniya Glushenko, Sergey Nikonenko, Yuriy Bogatyryov, Oleg Tabakov, Pavel Kadochnikov, Nikolai Pastukhov, Nikita Mikhalkov, and others.

Aleksandr Kalyagin was honored with the title of the People's actor of Russia. He was decorated and received government awards as well as awards at various festivals. He is the Chairman of the Commission for Culture advising to the President of Russia. He is the Artistic Director of the Moscow Theatre 'Et cetera', and the head of the Theatrical Union of Russia. Aleksandr Kalyagin lives in Moscow.

Timofey Tribuntsev was born on 1 July 1973 in Kirov, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor, known for House Arrest (2018), The Monk and the Demon (2016) and Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021). He is married to Olga Tenyakova.

Lola Brah was born on 7 July 1920 in Vyatka, RSFSR [now Kirov, Russia]. She was an actress, known for Pensionato das Vigaristas (1977), Grande Teatro Tupi (1951) and A Noite das Fêmeas (1976). She died on 14 July 1981 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Elena Blinovskaya was born on 25 August 1981 in Oparino village, Kirov region, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is a producer, known for The Marathon of Desires (2020), Zhenskiy klub (2022) and Careful, Sobchak! (2019).

Vladimir Volkovyskiy was born on 2 December 1982 in Kirov, RSFSR, USSR. He is an actor and writer, known for Doomsday (2022), Legendy nashikh predkov (2025) and Detki naprokat (2017).

Zhanna Agalakova was born on 6 December 1965 in Kirov, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is a director and writer, known for Alice in the mother's land, Vremena (2000) and Kto khochet stat millionerom? (2001). She has been married to Giorgio Savona since April 2001. They have one child.

Alexander Grin was born on 23 August 1880 in Slobodskoy, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kirov Oblast, Russia]. He was a writer, known for Poslednyaya stavka mistera Ennioka (1923), Morgiana (1972) and Begushchaya po volnam (1967). He died on 8 July 1932 in Staryj Krym, Crimean ASSR, RSFSR, USSR.

Farida Muminova was born on 23 November 1957 in Lesnoy, Kirov Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She was an actress, known for Ya ey nravlyus (1986), Zharkoye leto v Kabule (1983) and La batalla de los Tres Reyes (1990). She died on 31 January 2024 in Russia.

Grigoriy Stolbov was born on 2 March 2009 in Kirov, Russia. He is an actor, known for Kiberderevnya (2023), Fisher (2023) and Myatezhniki (2024).

Denis Petukhov was born on 6 October 1978 in Kirov, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He has been married to Melissa Gregory since 2 February 2001. They have two children.

Valeriy Prokhorov was born on 10 August 1941 in Slobodskoy, Kirov Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Lyubovnik (2002), Gibel imperii (2005) and Anomaliya (1993). He died on 27 March 2008 in Russia.

Ilya Kuruch was born on 9 February 1993 in Kirov, Russia. He is an actor, known for Kiberderevnya (2023).

Vitaliy Matveev was born on 1 January 1936 in Kirov Krai, RSFSR, USSR [now Kirov Oblast, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Khmuroe utro (1959), V nachale slavnykh del (1980) and Brother (1997). He died on 2 October 2010 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Petr Vishnyakov was born on January 16, 1911. In 1932 he graduated from GITIS. From 1935 to 1956 he was an actor at the Voronezh Drama Theater. In 1956 he joined the troupe of the Central Theater of the Soviet Army. He taught at the Voronezh Theatrical School. He was also known as a reciter. He died on July 14, 1988. He was buried in the 64th section of the Dolgoprudny (Central) cemetery in Moscow.

Mikhail Rubtsov was born on 7 July 1964 in Kirov, RSFSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Khottabych (2006) and Aziat (1992).

David Gutman was born in 1884 in Vyatka, Russian Empire [now Kirov, Russia]. He was an actor and director, known for Capt. Grant's Family (1936), The New Babylon (1929) and The Return of Nathan Becker (1932). He died on 12 February 1946 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].

Olga Louzgina was born in Kirov, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is known for Katia's Sister (2008), Flikken Maastricht (2007) and South (2004).

Oksana was born on August 17, 1984 in Kirov. When she was six her parents took her to an open rink, but only three months later she was selected to take ice skating lessons on artificial ice, and was immediately admitted into the ice dancing group. She learned the basics on her own, and after two years she was paired with Anton Rjabov. Together with her next partner, Ivan Lobanov, she placed 8th at Senior Russian Nationals and 9th at Junior Russian Nationals. But at the end of the season the couple split up: Oksana was invited to skate in Moscow by Alexei Gorshkov, while Ivan remained in Kirov where he started skating with Olga Gmyzina. Oksana's first partnership in Moscow was with Maxim Bolotin. Their first season together proved to be very successful, with a placement in the Junior Grand Prix final, and a bronze medal at the Junior Russian Nationals. But later on, a lack of understanding between the partners and the inability to reach further progress led to the couple's break-up. That's when Maxim Shabalin came into the picture. Initially they communicated only by letter, then Maxim came to Odintsovo from Togliatti, where he was skating during the previous season, "to give it a try". The decision to form the couple was made in May 2002, when the guys started skating together under the guidance of coach Alexei Gorshkov and choreographer Sergei Petukhov. This was the beginning of a very successful career that saw them crowned as winners of the 2007 Grand Prix Final and European Champions in 2008. In the summer of 2008 the skaters decided to change their coaching team, a decision that changed their life completely. Shortly after that, they moved to the US to train with Natalia Linichuk and Gennadij Karponosov. The change of coach proved to be a good decision as in 2009 they finally became World Champions in Los Angeles.

Evgeniya Feofilaktova was born on 18 October 1985 in Levintsy, Kirov Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She was previously married to Anton Gusev.

Gennadiy Blinov was born on 25 October 1991 in Kirov, RSFSR, USSR. He is an actor, known for Planeta, Otpusk v oktyabre (2023) and Era (2023).

Albert Likhanov was born on 13 September 1935 in Kirov, U.S.S.R [now Russia]. He was a writer, known for Blagie namereniya (1985), Karusel na bazarnoy ploshchadi (1986) and Poslednie kholoda (1993). He was married to Liliya Likhanova (Zykina). He died on 25 December 2021 in Russia.

Sergey Kirov was born on 27 March 1886 in Urzhum, Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kirov Oblast, Russia]. He died on 1 December 1934 in Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia].

Lyudmila Storozheva was born on 6 February 1925 in Kirov, Russian SFSR, USSR. She was an actress, known for Den svadby pridyotsya utochnit (1980). She died on 1 June 2012 in Moscow, Russia.

Aleksandr Zagoskin was born on 10 July 1954 in Vozhgaly, Vozhgaly Raion, Kirov Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Kumyonsky District, Kirov Oblast, Russia]. He is a production designer and actor, known for Silver Skates (2020), Bednyy, bednyy Pavel (2003) and Admiral (2008).