Lidia Matrasova, a renowned Honored Artist of Russia, shared a personal observation about her close friend Tatyana Doronina. Doronina now moves within a very tight circle, and Matrasova’s remarks were shared with a journalist under the heading Paragraph. The sentiment was clear: the actor keeps apart from most acquaintances and relies on a small, trusted group.
Matrasova painted a picture of Doronina as exceptionally comfortable in her current routine. She added that Doronina no longer answers phone calls, a change that marks a shift in how the 90 year old star engages with the outside world. The elder artist explained that this quieter pace suits Doronina and reflects a stage of life where solitude and focused company prevail.
According to Matrasova, an assistant named Igor visits Doronina regularly. During these visits, Doronina asks him to bring food and to complete tasks that she can no longer perform alone. These moments illustrate the daily rhythms of a legendary figure who remains active in spirit while adjusting to the practical realities of aging.
In April 2023, a different notable development surrounded Doronina. The head of state recognized her contributions to culture and art, bestowing the honorary order For Merit in Culture and Art for decades of meaningful service and lasting impact on the national cultural landscape. The honor highlighted Doronina’s enduring influence in both theater and cinema, and her sustained commitment to the arts over many years.
Doronina’s career expanded beyond screen appearances. She shaped the stage as a theater actor and contributed to the art world as a director and an artistic leader at the Gorky Moscow Art Theater. Her film work includes a number of enduring titles such as Three Poplars in Plyushchikha, Stepmother, Valentin and Valentina, and several others. In 1981, her peers recognized her with the prestigious title of People’s Artist of the USSR, signaling broad national respect and admiration for her artistry.
Earlier statements from Tarasov and Kostenko clarified the name of the couple’s fourth child, addressing public curiosity and ensuring precision in family references during a period of heightened attention on Doronina and her extended family.