Biography
Tatyana Bronzova is a Soviet and Russian actress, writer, screenwriter. Tatyana was born in post-war Leningrad, reborn after bombing and blockade, in 1946. The girl graduated from school and, being a rather pragmatic person by nature, decided to get a good working profession. In those years, many dreamed of a career as an engineer, and Tanya entered Korabelka, then still the Leningrad Shipbuilding Institute.
Tatyana devoted all her free time not only to studies. The girl actively participated in amateur performances, performing on the stage of the student theater. The activities of the future actress were not limited to this. The student worked part-time at auctions of the Soyuzfurs trust, being a kind of face of this office. Tatyana also showed herself as an active Komsomol member, working in the Leningrad Komsomol Committee.
Tatyana Bronzova in her youth
In 1968, Bronzova graduated from the institute and unexpectedly decided to radically change her destiny. She went to the capital and entered the Moscow Art Theater School, getting married at the same time. From now on, her biography will be inextricably linked with the acting profession.
Fateful meeting with Shcherbakov
I met Boris Shcherbakov while studying at a studio school. The handsome man was not much younger than Tatyana and enjoyed success with the female half of the educational institution. The courtship of Bronzova and the increased attention shown to her were not in vain; feelings flared up between the young people. The relationship developed gradually and after a couple of years the couple officially became a family.
Theater and cinema
In her youth, Tatyana Bronzova was very pretty, but she was somewhat different from her flighty classmates. Her dorm neighbors, being a little younger, perceived Tanya as an experienced and practical woman, whose every move was thought out in advance.
While studying at the studio school, Tanya met Boris Shcherbakov, also a Leningrader. He was a little younger, but he knew how to please women, he looked after him luxuriously, and a mutual feeling flared up between the students. Tatyana divorced her husband and a few years later the couple registered a relationship.
Tatiana Bronzova and Boris Shcherbakov
After graduating from the studio school in 1972, Bronzova was accepted into the Moscow Art Theater troupe, where she worked until 2001. In 1987, a split occurred in the Moscow Art Theater. Tatyana Vasilievna remained to work at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater under the leadership of Oleg Efremov.
Four years later, Bronzova was appointed head of the theater troupe. She worked in this position until 2001. Since then he has been writing books and scripts. Tatyana Vasilyeva wrote scripts for two films (for the series “Detectives” and the film “Love Story or New Year’s Prank”).
Tatyana Bronzova in the play “Ivanov”
Since the actress devoted most of her time to the theater, she acted in few films, and these were mostly minor roles. She has participated in eleven films, including the following films:
- Much Ado About Nothing (1973);
- "Day by Day" (1975);
- "Three Sisters" (1981);
- "The Prince and the Pauper" (1983);
- “On the corner, near the Patriarchs-4” (2004) and other films.
BRONZOVATatyana Vasilievna
Tatyana Bronzova is known as the wife of the famous Russian artist Boris Shcherbakov. At the same time, the woman has her own rather rich creative biography: Bronzova is a film actress, screenwriter and writer.
Tatiana Bronzova
In 1999, Tatyana Vasilievna became an Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The future artist was born in 1946 on January 15. The girl’s hometown is Leningrad, and Tanya’s earliest childhood memories are associated with the post-war revival of the Northern capital. Bronzova has always been a responsible child, so after graduating from school, she decided to get a “serious” education: so, she became a student at the Leningrad Shipbuilding Institute (“Korabelki”).
In parallel with her studies, the girl managed to take an active part in student activities. Tatyana could be seen not only on stage in amateur performances, but also at auctions of the Soyuzpushniny trust (one could say that the girl was the face of this organization). In addition, Bronzova was an active Komsomol member and worked in the Komsomol Committee of the city of Leningrad.
Having received a diploma from the institute in 1968, the girl realized that she did not want to be an engineer at all. So, Tatyana radically changed her destiny: she went to Moscow, where she became a student at the Moscow Art Theater School. From that moment on, her life will be inextricably linked with acting.
Having received a diploma from the studio school in 1972, the actress joined the Moscow Art Theater troupe, where she served until 2001. When the Moscow Art Theater split in 1987, Bronzova remained to work at the Moscow Art Theater. Chekhov, directed by Oleg Efremov.
In the early 90s, Tatyana Vasilievna was appointed head of the theater troupe. In addition, the woman began to write books and film scripts. For example, Bronzova is the screenwriter of the TV series “Detectives” and the film “Love Story or New Year’s Prank.”
Since the actress was mainly focused on the theater, she rarely acted in films. In total, Bronze has eleven film roles, mostly minor ones. One can note the artist’s work in such films as: “Much Ado About Nothing” (1973), “Day by Day” (1975), “Three Sisters” (1981), “The Prince and the Pauper” (1983) .).
The year 2004 brought Tatyana Vasilyevna a role in the fourth season of the series “On the Corner, at the Patriarch’s”. Bronzova also showed herself as a talented writer, having published the following original books: “Venus in Russian Furs” (2009), “On the Road to Pursue a Dream” (2010), “Matilda. Love and Dance" (2012), as well as "Fouette for the Colonel" (2014).
Bronzova, despite her external attractiveness, was always a serious and pragmatic girl. This is how her classmates, who were a little younger, also perceived her: in their eyes, Tatyana was already an experienced and practical woman. By that time, Bronzova also managed to get married.
Tatyana Bronzova with her husband
While a student at the studio school, the girl met her second husband, Boris Shcherbakov. The young man was also from Leningrad: women always liked him, knew how to impress and look after beautifully. Soon a romance began between Boris and Tatyana. Mutual feelings were not hindered even by the fact that Bronzova was a little older than her chosen one. Then Tanya filed for divorce from her first husband and in 1972 married Shcherbakov. An interesting fact is that by the time of the wedding, the actors had already been together for 3 years, but since only a married couple could be given a dorm room from the theater, Tatyana and Boris hastened to formalize the relationship.
In 1977, the couple had a son, Vasily. Having matured, the young man entered Moscow State University, choosing a legal specialty for himself. In addition, the guy studied French not only in Moscow, but also at the Sorbonne. In 2006, the heir to Bronze and Shcherbakova graduated from the directing department of VGIK.
Tatyana Vasilievna’s family life cannot be called ideal, because her husband is a handsome, impressive and amorous man. A woman has always had the wisdom to forgive her husband’s numerous infidelities. For example, the romance between Boris Shcherbakov and actress Lyudmila Nikolskaya was high-profile. According to rumors, at that time Tatyana even had thoughts of committing suicide. The theater management and the artist’s colleagues intervened in the situation, and in the end, he returned to the family.
According to Tatyana Vasilievna herself, she always tried to hold on for the sake of her son Vasya. And although Shcherbakov had many affairs on the side, he always returned to his wife and son.
However, Bronzova herself was also credited with a romantic relationship with the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theater Oleg Efremov. The woman was considered the last muse of the famous artist and it was said that it was not without reason that he appointed Tatyana to manage the theater troupe. Tatyana Vasilievna herself treats this kind of gossip with understanding: after all, the fate of an actor requires increased attention to the personal lives of artists. Bronzova and Efremov were indeed friendly, but there could be no talk of any closer relationship.
In 2006, the woman was given a terrible diagnosis. Her husband, his care and support helped her cope with cancer.
Despite not all the difficulties they have experienced, Bronzova and Shcherbakov are still together. They continue to work on new projects: Boris acts in films, and Tatyana writes books (new for 2021 is her book “Two Olga Chekhovs. Two Fates”).
The couple also continues to support their beloved and only son, director Vasily Shcherbakov, in everything.
Personal life
Although Tatyana Bronzova and Boris Shcherbakov are connected by sincere mutual love, as evidenced by their joint photos, it is difficult to call this marriage ideal. The young actors got married in 1972, having been together for three years by that time. Oddly enough, one of the reasons for the wedding was the housing issue: the hostel was only available to family actors of the Moscow Art Theater.
Wedding of Tatyana Bronzova and Boris Shcherbakov
In 1977, Tanya and Boris had their beloved and only son, Vasily. Subsequently, the guy graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in law, studied French in Moscow and the Sorbonne, and in 2006 became a graduate of the directing department of VGIK.
Tatyana Bronzova with her husband and son
It’s simply amazing how Tatyana managed to save this marriage and family, because she had to repeatedly forgive the infidelities of her husband, a handsome, impressive and amorous man by nature. Shcherbakov’s romance with actress Lyudmila Nikolskaya caused a lot of noise. Both actors had children, and Shcherbakov also had a legal wife, but this did not stop him. It got to the point that the management and the entire theater staff intervened. There were various rumors, it was said that Tatyana almost committed suicide, although the actress herself categorically denies this.
In an interview, the actress admitted more than once that her son Vasya always came first in her life, and it was he who gave her the strength to withstand all the troubles. Shcherbakov had a lot of women, but he always returned to his family.
Tatyana Bronzova with her husband
Bronzova herself is also credited with having affairs on the side; such is the fate of an actor - to always be in the center of attention. She was called the last muse of Oleg Efremov, who allegedly gave the position of head of the theater troupe to his beloved. The artistic director of the Moscow Art Theater was indeed friendly with Tatyana Vasilyevna, he came to visit them more than once, but there was no talk of any romance.
Be that as it may, today Tatyana and Boris are still together, working to the best of their ability and ability, and doting on their only son.
Oncology
In 2006, Tatyana Bronzova was diagnosed with a malignant tumor. The operation to remove it was successful, no metastases were found, but for more than 12 years the former actress was forced to be observed by doctors so as not to miss a possible relapse of the disease. During the period of treatment, Boris Shcherbakov reduced his creative activity and devoted maximum attention to his wife. According to Bronzova, her husband continues to take care of her, the couple tries to spend as much time as possible together and sometimes go out.
At her age, Tatyana Vasilyevna Bronzova is still full of strength and desire to create. Her books are appreciated by readers and look forward to the release of new works.
Office romance with Lyudmila Nilskaya
Boris and Lyudmila met on the set of the film “Nobody Can Replace You.” On the first day of filming, the actors liked each other, and Shcherbakov invited the girl to his room. That's when their romance began.
Boris was going to leave his family, but friends, colleagues and the management of the Moscow Art Theater found out about this. They tried in every possible way to return the actor to the family. According to rumors, Boris decided to stay when he learned that his wife wanted to commit suicide. Tatyana herself denies this. However, after a week of exemplary life, Boris again tried to meet with Lyudmila.
In desperation, Lyudmila Nilskaya married her admirer and driver Georgy Isaev, but the marriage was unsuccessful
Boris Shcherbakov now
In October 2021, the NTV channel will launch a new detective story “Old Personnel” with Boris Shcherbakov in the title role. His partners on the set are Maria Shukshina and Boris Galkin. Old Footage is an adaptation of the British TV series New Tricks.
Boris was again suspected of treason when a video appeared online of him dancing and hugging Elena Proklova. During the dance, the actress constantly pressed herself close to Shcherbakov and whispered something in his ear. Boris also distinguished himself by placing his hand on the woman's chest.
