Valentina Alekseevna Tumanova, a celebrated Soviet and Russian actress, has passed away at the age of 92. The news was confirmed by the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT) in an official report. The theater notes the moment of her passing as part of its records and public acknowledgment shared through its communications channels.
According to the RAMT release, the artist died on April 4. Her long relationship with RAMT spanned from 1955 to 1971, totaling about 16 years of stage work with the company when the troupe was known as TsDT and later as RAMT in its current form.
The theater’s press service announced that a farewell ceremony for Tumanova would be held on April 7 at 10:00. The gathering would take place near Lefortovo metro station, at Hospital Square 2, building 27, with confirmation of the venue at GKB 29. The burial was planned for the Khovansky Cemetery, continuing the musical and theatrical tradition she helped shape during her career.
Valentina Tumanova became a recognizable figure on stage through a number of notable productions. Her repertoire included interpretations of classic characters such as Boris Godunov, as well as adaptations like Peter Pan, The Snow Queen, Tom Sawyer, and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In addition to stage work, she contributed to cinema with roles in films like Dwarf Nose and Grove of Memory. Her talents extended to voice work for a radio cartoon, where she lent her voice to bring characters to life for listeners of that era.
In related news, it was reported earlier that actress Emilia Lenkovskaya had passed away at the age of 56, a note that reflects the broader context of the generation of performers who helped define postwar Russian theatre and cinema. The industry remembers these artists as part of a shared cultural history, with their legacies carried forward by students, colleagues, and audiences who continue to celebrate their contributions .