Der Verein
Closer to the stars. Felix Grozdanov on his meetings with celebrities


Thirteen years have passed, and I still remember that first meeting with Inna Churikova. Voronezh, Opera and Ballet Theater. Inna Mikhailovna had just performed in the play "The Old Maid," but she did not refuse to receive me in the dressing room. She is surprisingly sincere, open, trusting and touching — she is like that in the movies, on stage, and in real life. I confessed my love to her and immediately asked if it was difficult to live with everyone's adoration. "Come on, a lot of people can't stand me," the actress smiled. — If you are respected, loved and appreciated, it obliges you to a lot. It's easier to live when all this is not there. Then there remains the desire to become better, to grow. As it is, there is a temptation to calm down, to stop. But I'm always dissatisfied with myself and, I admit, I would like to correct some things in my life, yes, it's a pity, it's impossible.".. Inna Mikhailovna, despite her fatigue, talked for a long time about her acquaintance with Gleb Panfilov, about Mark Zakharov's work, about her friendship with Liya Akhedzhakova, about how she calculates calories in food from a special book so as not to eat too much, and about how she once received a scolding from the management of the Youth Theater for the role of chanterelle-the sisters in the children's play — she was so erotically twirling her tail and shooting her eyes that she was asked to "hold back her natural sexuality." The actress also shared the secret of optimism and energy — at that time she was 58 years old. "I think we should enjoy everything — a sunny day, birdsong, a purring cat. To be happy and just be happy. To wake up every morning with this state of mind and share my happiness with others," the diva confessed. Since then, I've been meeting Inna Churikova often, whether it's a premiere with her at the theater or a vernissage in her honor. She never refuses an autograph, a photo, or just a conversation. And looking at her, I keep thinking: the bigger the artist, the more talented he is, the easier and more accessible it is. Churikova does not surround herself with assistants and secretaries, there have never been scandals around her name, she even seems to be embarrassed by being told "great" and "incomparable." She believes that only Faina Ranevskaya, with whom Churikova was friendly, was worthy of such words. "We talked a lot, I often visited her, but I couldn't even imagine how difficult and lonely she lived," admits Inna Mikhailovna. ...In mid-November, filming of the film "Memory of Autumn" starring Churikova was completed in Penza. I'm really looking forward to the premiere so that I can approach Inna Mikhailovna again, declare my love and see the smile of one of the brightest and most genuine actresses, who has already become a legend during her lifetime. Next time, I'll tell you why Sophia Loren needed my passport. Start your betting week with extra energy. Weekly reload promotions activate when you use a best promo code for 1xbet before depositing on specific days. Monday Reload offers 50% up to 50€. Wednesday might feature double points or 100% up to 30€ on accumulator bets. Friday could bring a 100% match on losses up to 100€ as a free bet. These weekly bonuses are designed for regular bettors who deposit multiple times per month. The wagering requirements are often lower than welcome offers, sometimes just 3x. Set calendar reminders for your favorite weekly promos. Combining a reload bonus value across the whole month.