Radner Muratov, a renowned Soviet theater and film actor, has been recognized as an Honored Artist of the RSFSR. Born in Leningrad, now known as Saint Petersburg, Muratov's early life was marked by a fascination with chess, which earned him the title of candidate master, and he even participated in a television educational chess program alongside grandmaster Yuriy Averbakh.
Growing up in Kazan, Muratov was initially drawn to the idea of becoming a pilot, and he graduated from the Kazan Air Force Special School in 1946. However, due to health issues, he was forced to abandon his dream of flying and instead turned his attention to the performing arts. He began participating in amateur performances and eventually enrolled in a theater school, where he excelled and was accepted on his first try.
Muratov's formal training in acting came from the prestigious VGIK, where he studied under the guidance of Mikhail Romm and Sergei Yutkevich. He graduated in 1951 and went on to become an actor at the State Film Actor Theater, a position he held until 1988.
Muratov's film career began in 1952, with a small role in the movie Man of Music. However, it was his performance in the 1956 military film Maksim Perepelitsa, starring Leonid Bykov, that brought him his first significant recognition. He played the role of Private Taksirov, a character that showcased his versatility as an actor.
One of Muratov's most iconic roles came in 1971, when he starred in the comedy Gentlemen of Fortune, directed by Aleksandr Seryy. In this film, he portrayed Vasya (Vasiliy Ali-Babaevich),a charismatic petty swindler from Central Asia who finds himself in a colony. This role cemented his status as a talented and accomplished actor in the Soviet film industry.
