Actor. Born in Russia, he was one of the Soviet Union’s most noted prominent variety actors and Compère (master of ceremonies). His  International film “Vozvrashcheniye Bronenostsa” (1996), was released after he died at age 75 in Moscow, Russia. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)  Family links:  Spouse:  Maria Vasilyevna Brunova (1923 – 2013)* *Calculated relationship