Sat Nov 16 18:20:00 IST 2024: ## Beloved Soviet Actress Svetlana Svetlichnaya Passes Away
**MOSCOW** – Acclaimed Soviet actress Svetlana Svetlichnaya has died, according to a Facebook post by film critic Vyacheslav Shmyrov. Svetlichnaya, best known for her iconic role in Leonid Gaidai’s 1968 comedy “The Diamond Arm,” had been hospitalized for several months receiving intensive care for kidney and lung ailments, reports Telegram channel Shot.
Throughout her career, Svetlichnaya appeared in over 30 films and television series. Her memorable performances also include roles in classic Soviet films such as “The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed,” “Seventeen Moments of Spring,” and “Thirty-Three.” Her passing marks the end of an era for Soviet cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters and performances cherished by generations of viewers.
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