Irina Vadimovna Muravyova (; born 8 February 1949) is a Soviet and Russian film, television and stage actress, who is most known for her performances in '' Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears'' (1979), '' Karnaval'' (1981), '' The Most Charming and Attractive'' (1985) and her work with Maly Theatre of Moscow (since 1993). She was awarded with

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and Order of Honour.

Biography

Muravyova was born on 8 February 1949 in Moscow, Russia. In 1982 she graduated from

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. Her first minor film role was in '' Children of Don Quixote''. Her first major film appearance was in the 1974 film '' A Very English Murder''. Her early works include ''Au-u!'' (1975) and ''Duenya'' (1976). Muravyova gained popularity after appearing in the 1980 film ''Moscow Does Not Believe In Tears''. Her other screen appearances include ''

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'' (1980), ''We, the Undersigned'' (1981), ''Hands Up!'' (1982), ''The Incredible Bet'' (1984), ''Calf Year'' (1986), '' Babnik'' (1990), ''When Late for ZAGS'' (1991), ''Big Trap, or Solo for a Cat Under a Full Moon'' (1992), ''This Woman in the Window'' (1993). In 1989, she became

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's partner in Valery Akhadov's film ''Ruf''. She voiced the Queen's Bichon, Milady and Bat in '' Dog in Boots'' film. Muravyova is married to film director Leonid Eidlin. They had two sons: Daniil (born 1975) and Yevgeniy (born 1983).

Selected filmography

* '' A Very English Murder'' (1974) as Susan * '' Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears'' (1979) as Lyudmila Sviridova * ''

'' (1980) as Marina Belova * ''

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'' (1981) as Nina Solomatina * '' The Most Charming and Attractive'' (1985) as Nadya Klyueva * '' Madam Bovary from Sliven'' (1991) as Vera * '' Not Born Beautiful'' (2005) as Yelena Aleksandrovna Pushkaryova * ''

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'' (2008) as Anna

Honours and awards

, 4th class (2006) - for outstanding contribution to the development of theatrical art as well as decades of creative activity * Order of Honour (1999) - for outstanding contribution to the development of domestic theatrical culture, and in connection with the 175th Anniversary of the State Academic Maly Theatre of Russia *

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(2010) - for merits in development of national culture and art as well as decades of successful activity *

Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" The Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" () is a commemorative medal of the Russian Federation created to denote the 850th anniversary of the city of Moscow. It was established on 26 February 1997 by Presidential Decree � ...

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(1983) *

(1981, for her role in ''Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears'') * Honoured Artist of the RSFSR (1983) *

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(1994) * Chekhov's Medal (2005) *

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for work in the field of culture (2006) * Commemorative Medal of the Ministry of Culture, "the 150th anniversary of Anton Chekhov" (2011) * Honorary Worker of Culture of the

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(2007) * Awarded the prize for the best role of an adult in the movie ''Best Grandmother'' at the VIII Festival of domestic films "Moscow Premiere" (2010) * National Film Award "Nika" "Best Actress" category, for the film ''The Chinese Grandmother'' (2010) * Awarded the prize for "Best Supporting Actor" at the "Constellation" (Sozvezdie) film festival (2011)

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