Natalya Kustinskaya

Soviet actress in 'The Cranes Are Flying'

Natalya Kustinskaya - Soviet actress in 'The Cranes Are Flying'
Born

April 5th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Russia

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Born in 1938, Kustinskaya was a prominent Soviet actress who gained recognition for her role in the film 'The Cranes Are Flying', which won the Palme d'Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. Throughout her career, she appeared in a variety of Soviet films and television productions. Kustinskaya's performances were often characterized by emotional depth and realism, contributing significantly to the Soviet cinema landscape during her active years. She continued to work in the industry until the late 1990s, leaving behind a legacy of influential roles in classic Soviet films.

Starred in 'The Cranes Are Flying'

Worked extensively in Soviet cinema

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