People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR
| People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the performing arts |
| Country | Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Presented by | Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR |
| First awarded | April 26, 1946 |
People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR (Lithuanian: Lietuvos TSR liaudies artistas; Russian: Народный артист Литовской ССР) was an honorary title awarded to citizens of the Lithuanian SSR in the Soviet Union. It was awarded for outstanding performance and exceptional merits in the sphere of the performing arts (theatre, music, dance, circus, cinema, etc.).
Notable recipients[edit]
- Kazimiera Kymantaitė (1909–1999), Lithuanian film and actress and stage director
- Juozas Siparis
- Antanas Sodeika
- Kostantinas Galkauskas[1]
- Leonardas Zelchus[2]
- Povilas Gaidys[3]
- Gražina Balandytė[4]
- Gediminas Karka[5]
- Vytautas Paukštė[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "ГАЛКАУСКАС в музыкальной энциклопедии". www.music-dic.ru. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- ^ "Леонардас Зельчюс". Кино-Театр.РУ. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- ^ "Повилас Гайдис". Кино-Театр.РУ. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- ^ "Гражина Баландите". Кино-Театр.РУ. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- ^ "Гедиминас Карка". Кино-Театр.РУ. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
- ^ "Витаутас Паукште". Кино-Театр.РУ. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
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