Georgi Yumatov 1926 – 1997

Biography

Georgi Yumatov was born on March 11, 1926, in Moscow, during a transformative period in Soviet history. He would go on to become a respected figure in Soviet and Russian cinema, contributing to the country’s rich theatrical and film traditions throughout his career. His life spanned seven decades marked by artistic dedication and professional achievement in the performing arts.

Throughout his years as an actor, Yumatov worked during some of cinema’s most important eras, witnessing and participating in the evolution of Soviet filmmaking and theater. He became part of a generation of performers who shaped Russian cultural life in the twentieth century. His work reflected the artistic developments and changing landscapes of entertainment across multiple decades.

Yumatov spent his entire life in Moscow, the city where he was born. He remained there throughout his career and personal life, becoming part of the cultural fabric of the Russian capital. On October 4, 1997, at the age of 71, he passed away from an aneurysm. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District, a burial ground that has honored many notable figures in Russian cultural history. His memory endures through his contributions to Soviet and Russian cinema and theater.