Grigori Aleksandrov 1903 – 1983

Biography

Grigori Aleksandrov was born on January 23, 1903, in Yekaterinburg, during a transformative period in Russian history. He would go on to become an important figure in Soviet cinema, dedicating his life to the art of film direction during the twentieth century’s most pivotal decades.

Throughout his career, Aleksandrov contributed significantly to the development of Soviet film as both a director and screenwriter. His work reflected the creative spirit of an era when cinema was establishing itself as a powerful medium for artistic expression in the Soviet Union.

Aleksandrov spent his later years in Moscow, where he remained active in cultural life. He passed away on December 16, 1983, at the age of eighty, following a urinary tract infection. His legacy in Soviet cinema endured beyond his lifetime, and he was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, a final resting place befitting his contributions to Russian cultural heritage.