The famous Soviet actor Mikhail Nozhkin has died

Actor, playwright, poet and writer, People's Artist of the RSFSR Mikhail Nozhkin died at the age of 90. This was reported by the press service of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia.

"His roles in the films "Walking in Torment", "Resident's Mistake", "At the Beginning of Glorious Deeds" and "Peter's Youth", "Solo Swimming", "Liberation" bring up humanity and boundless love for the Motherland," the report says.

Nozhkin's colleagues also recalled that he is the author of the anthem of the Immortal Regiment, his original songs "The Last Battle", "Near the city of Rzhev", "I love you, Russia" have become truly beloved and popular among several generations.

"Dear Mikhail Ivanovich! You are for us forever in the Immortal regiment. Bright memory," the artist's colleagues concluded.

Mikhail Nozhkin was born on January 19, 1937 in Moscow. He began acting in films in 1967, making his debut in the musical film "Two hours Earlier".

He also wrote lyrics for films, including "Golden Horns" (1972), "Finist — Clear Falcon" (1975). Many songs based on Nozhkin's words are widely known and popular — "Everything is quiet at the cemetery", "It was in the evening", "The last train", "We have appointed a new boss" and many others. The most famous song in his performance was "I drank birch sap in the spring forest" by Evgeny Agranovich from the film "The Resident's Mistake". He is the author of two books.

He was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky, the Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov, the Order of Honor, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree, and many other awards.