Svetlana Kharitonova, a renowned Russian actress, entered the world on January 30, 1932, in the vibrant city of Moscow, which was then part of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, now known as the Russian Federation.
Throughout her illustrious career, Svetlana Kharitonova gained recognition for her outstanding performances in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed 1957 drama "The Cranes Are Flying", the 1960 production "Belye nochi", and the 1988 feature "Lilac Ball".
Her personal life was marked by three significant marriages, first to Rodion Aleksandrov, then to Leonid Kharitonov, and finally to Sergey Balatyev.
Svetlana Kharitonova's life came to a close on January 8, 2012, in her hometown of Moscow, Russia.
