People's Artist Aleftina Evdokimova has died.

People's Artist of Russia Aleftina Evdokimova died at the age of 85. This was announced on Sunday, May 4, on the website of the Maly Theater, in which she served.

"The theater staff deeply grieves and brings sincere condolences to the family and friends of Aleftina Nikolaevna. We will inform you about the date and place of the farewell later," the message says.

The theater pointed out that the actress had a rare stage charm, and over the years she performed more than 60 roles in the theater. So, Evdokimova is known for the roles of Natasha in "Humiliated and Insulted", stepmother in "Cinderella" and many others. In addition, the actress played in "Glukhare-2", "Mosgaz", "The Turkish March".