Yuri Nazarov
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Yuriy Nazarov is an Russia
n film and television actor.
He was born Yuri Vladimirovich Nazarov in Novosibirsk
, Russia. His father, Nikolai Aldomirovich Nazarov (1906–1971), was an ethnic Chechen
Lieutenant
of the Red Army
, who served in the Eastern Front
and the Crimean Offensive in 1944.
In 1989, Nazarov was nominated for a Nika Award
as Best Actor in the film Little Vera
playing Vera's father. Nazarov has appeared in the Cinema of Russia
since 1954. His last appearance was in Apostol
, a TV miniseries.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n film and television actor.
He was born Yuri Vladimirovich Nazarov in Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is the third-largest city in Russia, after Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and the largest city of Siberia, with a population of 1,473,737 . It is the administrative center of Novosibirsk Oblast as well as of the Siberian Federal District...
, Russia. His father, Nikolai Aldomirovich Nazarov (1906–1971), was an ethnic Chechen
Chechen people
Chechens constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region. They refer to themselves as Noxçi . Also known as Sadiks , Gargareans, Malkhs...
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
of the Red Army
Red Army
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army started out as the Soviet Union's revolutionary communist combat groups during the Russian Civil War of 1918-1922. It grew into the national army of the Soviet Union. By the 1930s the Red Army was among the largest armies in history.The "Red Army" name refers to...
, who served in the Eastern Front
Eastern Front (World War II)
The Eastern Front of World War II was a theatre of World War II between the European Axis powers and co-belligerent Finland against the Soviet Union, Poland, and some other Allies which encompassed Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe from 22 June 1941 to 9 May 1945...
and the Crimean Offensive in 1944.
In 1989, Nazarov was nominated for a Nika Award
Nika Award
The Nika Award is a prestigious annual ceremony held by the Russian Academy of Cinema Arts and Sciences which was established in 1987 in Moscow, Russia by Yuli Gusman, and ostensibly modelled on the Academy Awards . Russian Academy Award takes its name from Nike, the goddess of victory...
as Best Actor in the film Little Vera
Little Vera
Little Vera , produced at the Gorky Film Studio and released in 1988, is a film by Russian film director Vasili Pichul. The title in Russian is ambiguous and can also mean "Little Faith," symbolizing the characters' lack of hope ....
playing Vera's father. Nazarov has appeared in the Cinema of Russia
Cinema of Russia
The cinema of Russia began in the Russian Empire, widely developed under the Soviet and in the years following the fall of the Soviet system, the Russian film industry would remain internationally recognised...
since 1954. His last appearance was in Apostol
Apostol
Apostol is a given and family name, derived from "Apostle" and therefore found mainly in Christian societies and cultures. It may refer to:People with the given name Apostol:* Apostol Tnokovski , a Macedonian industrial designer...
, a TV miniseries.