Lyubov Kolesnykova, Star of 'Catching Kaidash' TV Series, Dies at 75

Honored Artist of Ukraine Lyubov Kolesnykova Passes Away

According to Главком: Lyubov Kolesnykova, an Honored Artist of Ukraine and actress at the Chernihiv Drama Theater, died on May 7, 2023, at the age of 75. Her death was announced by the theater's director, Oksana Tunik-Fryz. A farewell ceremony for the actress will be held on May 8 at the Chernihiv Drama Theater. Kolesnykova was widely recognized for her role as Baba Palazhka in the popular TV series 'Catching Kaidash.'

Life and Career

Born on July 1, 1951, in the village of Ostriv in the Zhytomyr region, Kolesnykova made her stage debut at just 13 years old. She later studied at the Kyiv Variety and Circus Studio, earning her professional training. From 1971, she performed at the Nizhyn Drama Theater named after M. Kotsyubynsky, and in March 1978, she joined the Chernihiv Drama Theater, where she went on to play over 100 roles.

Some of her most memorable performances included:

• Juno in 'Eneida' by I. Kotlyarevsky
• Anna in '101st Kilometer' by O. Galin
• Chanel in 'Eight Loving Women' by R. Thomas
• Odarka in 'Pharaohs' by O. Kolomiiets
• Korobochka in 'Dead Souls'
• Baba Palazhka in the series 'Kaidash's Family' by I. Nechuy-Levytsky
• Mavra in the play 'On Sunday Morning She Dug the Potion'
• Mommy in 'The Cripple of Inishmaan'

Kolesnykova's work left a lasting mark on Ukraine's cultural landscape, and her contributions to theater will be remembered by generations of audiences. Her versatile talent and numerous roles in both classic and contemporary productions underscore her significant impact on the performing arts in Ukraine. The farewell ceremony at the Chernihiv Drama Theater will offer fans and colleagues a chance to honor her memory and legacy.