with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
ALEXANDR PROSHKIN

Aleksandr Proshkin born in 1940 in Leningrad. In 1961, he graduated from the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography, school of acting. In 1968, Proshkin received a diploma of Higher Courses for Directors run by USSR Gosteleradio. In 1961-1966 Proshkin worked as an actor in Leningrad Comedy Theatre, and in 1968-1978 he served as a director at the Chief Editorial Board of Drama at Central TV. Since 1978, Proshkin has become a director of the “Ekran” Creative Union. During his career, he directed more that 30 tv-performances and films. Since 1987, Proshkin worked as a director at Mosfilm. A People’s Artist of Russia, a Winner of State Awards of the USSR (for his feature “Cold Summer of 1953”) and of many more prestigious awards both in Russian and abroad.

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