Honored Artist of the RSFSR (07.15.1985). He went to the Great Patriotic War in November 1941, at the age of 17, attributing himself an extra year. He served in the infantry. In October 1942 he graduated from the regimental school at the 88th anti-aircraft artillery regiment. He served in this regiment as a gun commander. In February 1945 he graduated from junior lieutenant school. After the war, he continued to serve in artillery (in the Central Group of Forces). After the Victory, he taught at the School of Sergeants in Vienna, but dreamed about the stage. In January 1947, Junior Lieutenant …