Today, married couple Nikita and Tatyana Mikhalkov look like one. Close friends cannot even imagine them apart. Despite many years of marriage, they managed to maintain love and respect for each other. They themselves, their children and grandchildren are an excellent example of what a close-knit family should be.
How it all began
Tatyana was born in 1947, February 14, in Germany in the city of Saalfeld. She spent all her childhood and youth in Voronezh. After leaving school, she came to Moscow, entered the Institute of Foreign Languages and successfully graduated from it. After that, she worked as a translator for some time.
Tatyana Mikhalkova was not always a famous person. Probably, forty years ago, it would not have occurred to her that her life would turn out this way. Tatyana Shigaeva (that was her last name before marriage) dreamed of becoming a fashion model. She had all the data for this. Tatyana Mikhalkova, whose height, weight (172 centimeters and 47 kilograms) was the best suited for this job, could boast of slender long legs, perfect shapes, and most importantly, a typical Slavic appearance.
The chance to fulfill your dream and completely change your life appeared completelysuddenly. One day, while walking along the Kuznetsky bridge, she saw an advertisement for the recruitment of fashion models. Not really hoping for anything, Tatiana came to the indicated address. Her appearance immediately impressed the selection committee. She got a coveted and interesting job. It was the famous Model House, the only one in the country with permission to travel abroad.
Don't be born beautiful…
The girl's outstanding appearance and rich inner world helped her climb the career ladder. Tatyana Mikhalkova has represented the country abroad more than once. Few have received this honor.
The girl had many admirers from various social strata. One of the most ardent was today's famous fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. He saw in her "inhuman" beauty and could no longer forget her. Tatyana Mikhalkova in her youth regularly participated in shows of the master's incredible and daring collections.
Why didn't my career work out
Despite the dizzying rise, the career of a young model has not reached the heights. The thing is that she met her love. At the premiere of the film "Telegram" by Rolan Bykov, she met Nikita Mikhalkov. He was an aspiring director and a very seductive young man. He liked the girl so much that a date was immediately arranged.
Young people had to go to a restaurant. The future wife of Nikita Mikhalkov, Tatyana, carefully prepared for this event. Her fashion model friends came to her aid. A thick layer of makeup was applied to the face, to the eyes -blue arrows and purple shadows, scarlet lipstick on her lips. The image was completed with a whipped hairstyle in the style of Bridget Bordeaux. One can imagine what an indelible impression the young beauty made on the young director. Seeing Tatyana, he immediately took her to wash. He was so determined in his intention that the girl succumbed. However, this behavior did not offend her at all and, on the contrary, subdued her. She was flattered by Mikhalkov's desire to see her real, without any embellishment and female tricks.
Keeper of the Hearth
Tatyana's career as a fashion model has come to an end. Soon a young and promising director made her an offer, and she could not refuse. They merried. Her husband did not want her to work. In his view, a woman should take care of the house, her husband, and raise children. But don't work at all. He was very persistent in his beliefs, and Tatyana had no choice but to accept them.
Soon they had children. Their wife was also involved in their upbringing. According to her husband, in a real family there is no place for nannies and others. However, it was hard for Tatyana to stay at home all the time. She was used to a hectic life filled with events, and being within four walls depressed her.
Thanks to the remaining connections and undeniable beauty, she occasionally appeared on the podium. Even pregnancy did not become an obstacle in this. At that time, a trapezoidal silhouette was in fashion, which perfectly hid a rounded belly. She continued to work until the seven-month deadline. Howeververy soon this activity was over for her. Tatyana Mikhalkova devoted herself to home and family, and her young husband devoted herself to cinema.
Own business
When the kids grew up, it was time to get back to work. Tatyana Mikhalkova, whose biography is very fascinating, founded a charitable foundation called "Russian Silhouette". His task was to help young and talented fashion designers. Thanks to this, many famous people in the fashion industry today have confidently declared themselves. Tatyana herself regularly travels around the country in search of new ideas and aspiring fashion designers. She really likes to help young talents, such as she herself once was.
Family First
Despite her constant employment, Tatyana Mikhalkova devotes most of her time to children and her famous husband. Keeping a hearth in a star house is not an easy task. However, Tatyana successfully copes with him. In an interview, she speaks about her spouse only positively. She says that he has a complex character, and living with him is not at all easy. However, she never questions all his decisions and words.
It is customary in the family to trust each other. Any suspicion for spouses is insulting. Tatyana is captivated by her husband's creativity. She always zealously protects him from any criticism. She is the same reliable protector for her children and grandchildren. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. People come to her with their troubles and all those close to them will certainly receive support.
Anniversary
Not so long ago Tatyana celebrated her 65th birthday. Celebrated with the whole family. As guests were invitedfamous people of the capital. Among them are composer Eduard Artemiev, Yuri Nikolaev, governor Boris Gromov and many others. All those present note the hospitality and goodwill of the hosts. Friends and relatives recalled incidents from the life of the family. Everyone remembers the fact that Tatyana was the first in the Soviet Union to dare to wear maxi skirts and shorts. She had fun from the bottom of her heart. She was flattered by everyone's attention. In addition, Tatyana is very happy that in recent years her family has grown significantly in size.
