The surname Smirnov is one of the first in the list of the most common in Russia. And meeting a person with the same last name as you is far from uncommon in our time. Coincidences are found everywhere, and very often they unite people of different professions, characters, customs and ages. Very often people do not even realize how many people have the same last name. Even in the world of cinema, there are coincidences not only of surnames, but also of names. An excellent example of such a coincidence can serve as two wonderful actors bearing the name and surname Vladimir Smirnov. Throughout their lives, they have made a great contribution to the development of the cinema of the countries in which they lived, and until now, many films from the years of their lives are considered in demand and of interest.
Vladimir Smirnov - Russian actor
This amazing actor and person was truly dedicated to his work. He gave himself without a trace, dissolving in the role. Each of his films is a work of art, an invaluable contribution and a bright mark on history. Vladimir Smirnov is an actor whose biography contains very few facts from his life and a lot of roles that he played. All we know about him is that he was born in 1937, and already in 1956 was filmedthe first film with his participation. He played a saxophonist in the comedy musical film by Eldar Ryazanov. Then he was not even indicated in the credits, but two years later a new film was released, where Vladimir Smirnov played a more prominent role. The actor continued to act, and more and more films with his participation began to appear on the screens of millions. The heyday of his creative career began.
Seventeen Moments of Spring
This film was released in 1973, but is still one of the most beloved by more than one generation. It is based on real life events, has a wonderful script, literally immersing you in the atmosphere of the time shown in it. The role of the owner of the safe house was played in this film by Vladimir Smirnov, whose films were already known to a wide range of viewers. He almost always played the role of military, law enforcement or executive officials, but the role of the Gestapo was one of the most famous.
One of the best was the main role in the film "Meet me at the fountain." Smirnov played Sergei Dolganov, a master who strives to make the world around him a little more beautiful and creates real fountains in all the cities he visits. All this is done from the heart, and it is this simplicity, serenity and romance that the actor who plays the role managed to convey to people.
Filmography
For 46 years of his acting career, Vladimir Smirnov managed to star in fifty-six films and serials. Hebecame a real favorite of many women, men admired his will and character, which he demonstrated by playing truly complex roles. Together with him I wanted to worry, swear and cry. He attracted attention with his charisma, style of play and attractiveness.
The most famous films with his participation:
• "Military Secret" (1958);
• "A Man Without a Passport" (1966);
• "Seventeen Moments of Spring" (1973); • "Meet me at the Fountain" (1976);
• "Pirates of the 20th Century" (1979);
• "Attention! All Posts…" (1985); • "The Scavenger" (2001);
• "Hot Saturday" (2002).
Contribution to Soviet and Russian cinema
Vladimir Smirnov is an actor who is impossible not to love. He gave the country many wonderful characters, role models and images that have been remembered for a long time. They learn from the mistakes of his heroes, laugh at them and empathize with them, worry about them and rejoice with them. Actor Smirnov Vladimir Fedorovich opened up new facets of creativity and cinema for people. He showed it precisely as a unique art form - great and sublime. The actor died in 2003.
Smirnov Vladimir - Bulgarian actor
The story of this man begins in June 1942 in the city of Chernogorsk, Republic of Khakassia. He was born in the family of a simple performer of romances Maria and pilot Nikolai, who died in the battle of Stalingrad. He was brought upgrandmother, the boy studied at the Suvorov Military School. Vladimir Smirnov did not want to follow in his father's footsteps, he was more attracted to the stage. Perhaps that is why, as a child, he wanted to enter the theater institute and be an actor. After graduating from college, he fulfilled his dream and entered one of the oldest and largest educational institutions - the Leningrad Theater Institute (now the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts).
After graduating from the institute, Vladimir Nikolaevich entered the service of the Leningrad Theater. Lenin Komsomol (now the St. Petersburg State Theater "B altic House"). At twenty-five, he married a student from Bulgaria - Spasova Sylvia - and together with her left the country and moved to live in Bulgaria. It was there that he began his acting career in cinematography. It became very popular among local audiences, especially its popularity increased in the seventies and eighties. While abroad, he retained Russian citizenship. Actor Smirnov Vladimir Nikolaevich died on August 10, 2000 in the Bulgarian city of Sofia. The actor could not cope with the consequences of a severe stroke, which was the reason for his early departure from life. At the time of his death, he was only 59 years old.
Our time
Among contemporaries there are also people who want to write their name in large letters in the history of the country. One of these people is Vladimir Albertovich Smirnov. This man did a lot of good things for art and charity, having won the love, respect and trust of a hugethe number of people. Together with his like-minded people, he organized two large organizations whose activities are aimed at improving the quality of life and the spiritual development of many people.
Contemporary Art Foundation
In 2008, the foundation of Vladimir Smirnov and Konstantin Sorokin was founded in Moscow. The Foundation for Contemporary Art has become a real platform for the implementation of their plans and ideas by young talents. The Fund supports any undertakings of the authors, not being afraid of bold decisions, crazy ideas and allowing them to openly express themselves in their paintings. The Foundation has organized many exhibitions. The works presented on them were distinguished by expression and boldness of self-expression, originality and boundless flight of fantasy, embodied on canvas. In just a few years, from a small little-known organization, the foundation has turned into a cultural heritage of the whole world and has opened many new original authors to art connoisseurs. Currently, it continues to develop and is rapidly gaining popularity among the general public.
Public Charitable Foundation
Another of the foundations that have gained an excellent reputation is the "Vladimir Smirnov Public Foundation", which is engaged in charity work. He successfully develops, implements and finances many charitable projects. The Foundation also co-finances many programs to support the elderly, the disabled, organizes leisure and recreation for children during the holidays, now it has its own summer camp, whereonly ordinary children, but also special children. These will be children with disabilities and children from dysfunctional families. Each child will receive the necessary help, support and care. The foundation is also involved in campaigning and attracting more and more people to charitable activities, carrying out ongoing work with the public, developing and multiplying its achievements in the development of volunteering in Russia.
Looking at all the merits that these amazing people have achieved, willy-nilly, you begin to think about the influence of the surname on the fate of a person. And let it sound a little silly, but now the name Vladimir Smirnov may be on the verge of creating a collective image. The image of a pure, sincere, kind and incredibly talented person. A person capable of creating beauty, doing noble deeds and not asking for anything in return, living to make the world a better place and showing that any activity is, first of all, desire, willpower, strong character and, of course, a good heart.
