The film “Yurkins of Dawns” with Valery Ryzhakov was so impressed that she dreamed of going to work in the collective farm “Victory” of the Krasnodar Territory Bashny.Net

Actor Valery Ryzhakov He managed to leave a significant mark on the history of Soviet cinema. He began his film career as a schoolboy in 1960, quickly fell in love with the audience and was in sight almost until the collapse of the USSR. However, he was remembered from the best side not only for his convincing acting.

And today's edition. "Site" He offers to recall the good-natured Valery Ryzhakov, who, despite the sudden great popularity (and big money) came to him, thought not so much about himself as about others. And I was able to help a lot.



The future actor was born on December 23, 1945 in Moscow, when a huge country was just beginning to recover from the war. Even in childhood, there was little entertainment, and Valery spent most of his time reading old books that he got from his grandmother.

In many ways, this played a role, because the guy from an early age began to recite poems, participated in performances with peers. And already at the age of 14 he got on the set, where he played a schoolboy in the film Yulia Solntseva “The Tale of Flame Years”. Since then, cinema has turned for Ryzhakov from a beautiful fairy tale into a profession.

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Valery after school studied at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography, and then his acting career was only gaining momentum. A significant work in the filmography of Ryzhakov was the sports film “Coach”. For the main role, the actor received a silver medal at the Riga Film Festival.

It is impossible not to mention the cult film “Officers”, where actor Valery Ryzhakov played a small, but noticeable role. However, the real breakthrough was the four-part film “Yurkins of Dawns”. The actor later admitted that he woke up famous. In addition, for those shootings he was paid really big money.



True, colleagues were surprised that Ryzhakov does not buy housing or cars, is not spent on expensive clothes. To avoid questions, Valery told everyone that he simply does not have enough time for this. He was actually saving money. He spent what he earned only on what he needed: food and public transport.

When you’re a famous artist with money, you don’t have to think about yourself. You have to do something important. Let people remember me not just as someone who ran from one camera to another, but as someone who did something good for others.

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And his words didn't diverge. He spent his savings on the creation of the film festival “Constellation”. Together with like-minded artists, a project was created, thanks to which low-income families, sick children, orphans received assistance. It is worth saying that this film festival is held today, and the money still goes for good purposes.

In the 80s, the quality of filming in the country has decreased significantly. As a result, many actors simply refused to work in frankly hulking projects. And in general, fewer films were shot, which made it harder for any artist to find a job. Valery Ryzhakov and here did not stay away. Together with friends, he founded the Guild of Actors, where he helped needy artists with money, housing and treatment.

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In the 90s, Ryzhakov first voiced foreign films, and then went into publishing. And he organized everything quite talented, which soon brought him a lot of money. However, in 1998, Valery lost his fortune with default.

However, along with the money, Ryzhakov lost interest in them. He said he had already done more than he dared to: “It’s time to live for himself and for God.” After that, the famous actor became a singer in the temple, working there until the end of his days.

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It so happened that Valery Ryzhakov’s life path ended on December 31, 2015. He didn't live a few minutes before the Courant fight. The cause was heart failure. However, remembering this good-natured and beautiful person will be long. And not only for acting, but also for good deeds. Just like he wanted.