What happened to famous film actresses during Perestroika (8 photos)

In the second half of the 80s, during Perestroika, changes also occurred in Soviet cinema. With the easing of censorship, directors were given more creative freedom, which they immediately took advantage of. In this regard, new actresses appeared on the screens who were perfect for the roles of “bad girls”. They instantly fell in love with the viewer, but their future fates turned out differently. Next, we suggest taking a look at what these actresses look like now.

Elena Yakovleva

Who doesn’t remember the incredible Elena Yakovleva in the cult film “Intergirl”? The story of a “currency” prostitute from St. Petersburg at one time shocked Soviet viewers who were not accustomed to such resonant themes, but today this picture has already become an absolute classic. For the career of Yakovleva herself, the role of Tanya Zaitseva became fateful - the actress became incredibly popular, she is still actively acting in films and TV series, and also plays in the Sovremennik Theater.

Natalya Negoda

Another “bad girl” of the late 80s was actress Natalya Negoda, who played in the 1988 film “Little Vera.” A bouffant in the latest fashion, large earrings, a miniskirt and a daring disposition. In addition, it was this scandalous film that shamelessly showed viewers naked female breasts. Shock, sensation! Unfortunately, Natalya herself has hardly acted in films since then, except for a couple of cameo roles. After the collapse of the USSR, she left with her husband for the USA, but then returned to her homeland.

Anastasia Nemolyaeva

The star of another cult film that has become a symbol of the perestroika era is Anastasia Nemolyaeva. She starred in The Courier, playing a young naive girl with whom the main character was in love. After this, Anastasia also appeared in a cameo role in the film “Intergirl,” but her career did not go any further. Nemolyaeva herself decided to leave cinema and started... painting furniture! It is interesting that she was very successful in this creative pursuit - she opened her own furniture design studio, which is known all over the world.

Anna Samokhina

The incredible beauty Anna Samokhina starred in 1988 in the film “Thieves in Law” directed by Yuri Kara (it is worth noting that the very name of the film already sounded provocative at that time). Anna’s career after this film was very successful, she starred in several costume films, played in theater and TV series, but, unfortunately, the beauty’s life was cut short very early - Samokhina died at 47 from stomach cancer.

Elena Kondulainen

Elena Kondulainen is the first Soviet actress who began to be called a “sex symbol” in such a “Western” way. The spectacular blonde became famous thanks to the film “One Hundred Days Before Order,” which was released in 1990. Elena starred in more than 40 films, and at the same time became famous for her rather extravagant behavior - in 1993, for example, she created the Free Love political party.

Alexandra Yakovleva

In the career of actress Alexandra Yakovleva, the main film was “The Crew” - it was released in 1980 and became very popular, as did the leading actress herself - a real beauty. After perestroika, Yakovleva left cinema and went to her native Kaliningrad, where she was involved in both politics and business. And recently Alexandra starred in the remake of “Crew” and again in the same role! Only 36 years later...

Elena Safonova

The film “Winter Cherry” was released in 1985 and immediately became very popular - apparently, many women recognized themselves in the heroine of Elena Safonova, who so persistently sought her personal happiness and was in love with a married man. By the way, Safonova’s short haircut at that time became one of the most fashionable hairstyles! Subsequently, Elena starred in several more sequels to the famous film, and the final story will be released on screens very soon.

Vera Glagoleva

Young Vera Glagoleva was a real movie star in the late 80s. The films “Descended from Heaven” and “Marry the Captain” became classics of the perestroika era. It is worth noting that Vera’s personal life and career were more successful than those of other actresses who became famous at that time. Glagoleva married Kirill Shubsky, began making films herself as a director, and she is also the mother of three beautiful daughters.