Belarusians awarded first "Victor Hugo" UNESCO medal

30 ноября 2015

By Inna Pilevich:

Such high distinction awards were presented to masters of scene, People's Artists of the Soviet Union and Belarus. The ceremony was held on the main stage of Kupala Theater. UNESCO Medals were awarded to legendary actors Tamara Nizhnikova, Gennady Ovsyannikov and Rostislav Yankovsky.

The repertoire of a rare coloratura soprano Tamara Nizhnikova included almost all tleading roles in national and classical operas. On account of Gennady Ovsyannikov there are more than 8 dozen roles in theater and cinema.

.At the end of the ceremony thee was a demonstration of the play "Art", the official presentation of which is scheduled for tomorrow.

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