Nikolai Slichenko 1934 – 2021

Biography

Nikolai Slichenko was born on December 27, 1934, in Belgorod, a city in western Russia. He would go on to become a respected figure in Russian cinema and theater, dedicating much of his life to the craft of acting. His career spanned decades, during which he contributed to the rich cultural landscape of Soviet and Russian entertainment.

Throughout his professional life, Slichenko worked as both an actor in film and on stage, bringing characters to life across multiple mediums. He was part of a generation of Russian performers who helped shape the country’s theatrical and cinematic traditions during a transformative period in its history. His work was appreciated by audiences and colleagues alike.

Nikolai Slichenko passed away on July 2, 2021, in Moscow at the age of 86. He was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery in Moscow, where he joins many other notable figures in Russian culture and history. His memory endures through the body of work he left behind and the impact he made on those who knew him and appreciated his performances.