Nina Ruslanova - Actor Profile

Nina Ruslanova

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 5, 1945
Birth Place: Bogodukhov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

About Nina Ruslanova

Soviet and Russian theatre and film actress, Nina Ivanovna Ruslanova, made her on-screen debut in Kira Muratova's 1967 film "Brief Encounters" after studying at the Kharkiv Theatre Institute for a year. In 1998, she was honored with the "People's Artist of Russia" award. She appeared in over 150 films throughout her nearly 50 year career. She died in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications.

Nina Ruslanova Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nina Ruslanova reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nina Ruslanova's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Nina Ruslanova's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains That's My Village..., which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nina Ruslanova Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nina Ruslanova's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nina Ruslanova has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Forbidden Empire Zhena Yavtukha Average Similar →
2012 Mommies Dmitriy's mother Flop Similar →
2010 Chinese Grandma Mila Flop Similar →
2010 What Men Talk About Konserzhka Hit Similar →
2009 Fighter's Night Вера Петровна Flop Similar →
2009 Melody for a Street Organ - Flop Similar →
2009 The House of Sun Baba Olya Flop Similar →
2007 Vanechka - Flop Similar →
2007 At the River - Average Similar →
2007 Father Anyuta Flop Similar →
2007 Waiting for a Miracle Aunt Valya Average Similar →
2006 Tycoon's Interpreter Aunt Nina Hit Similar →
2006 My Love (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Don't Cry Mommy 2 Sailor's Mother-in-Law Flop Similar →
2005 The Tuner Lyuba Hit Similar →
2005 The Certificate Lyuba Flop Similar →
2004 Frenchman Ania's Mother Flop Similar →
2000 Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №2. Testament of the Empress Anna Ioannovna Average Similar →
1999 Khrustalyov, My Car! General's Wife Average Similar →
1997 Poor Sasha Галя (жена Березкина) Average Similar →
1997 Don't Cry Mommy Mother-In-Law Average Similar →
1992 The Actors Glafira Kirovna Super Hit Similar →
1991 Migrants - Flop Similar →
1991 Promised Heaven - Flop Similar →
1989 The Public House - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Heart of a Dog Darya Petrovna Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bread - Average Similar →
1988 At the End of the Night - Flop Similar →
1987 Tomorrow Was the War Iskra's Mother Average Similar →
1987 She Has a Broom, He Has a Black Hat Vasilisa Flop Similar →
1987 Sign of Disaster - Flop Similar →
1987 Martinko Mashka the servant (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 That's My Village... - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Return of Budulai Katerina Average Similar →
1985 Valentin and Valentina Valentin's mother Average Similar →
1985 Winter Cherries Larisa Pavlovna Flop Similar →
1985 My Friend Ivan Lapshin Natasha Adasova Hit Similar →
1984 Zudov, You're Fired! Katerina, Nikita's wife Average Similar →
1983 Tears Were Falling Dina Average Similar →
1982 The Train Has Stopped Maria Ignatyevna Flop Similar →
1982 Where Would He Go! Екатерина Гребенько, бригадир и руководитель самодеятельности Hit Similar →
1981 Be My Husband Альбина Петровна Hit Similar →
1981 Two Lines in Small Font - Flop Similar →
1980 Gypsy Katerina Average Similar →
1978 The Orlovs - Average Similar →
1975 Afonya Tamara Super Hit Similar →
1975 Contraband - Flop Similar →
1974 My Friends - Average Similar →
1968 A Case from Investigative Practice Tonya Trushina - "Khrulya" Average Similar →
1967 Brief Encounters Nadya Average Similar →

Nina Ruslanova - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nina Ruslanova?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nina Ruslanova is "That's My Village..." with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Nina Ruslanova acted in?

Nina Ruslanova has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nina Ruslanova?

Other notable films include "The Public House", "The Actors", and "Heart of a Dog".

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