Yevgeniya Zhigulenko 1920 – 1994

Biography

Yevgeniya Zhigulenko was born on December 1, 1920, in Krasnodar, a city in southern Russia. Throughout her life, she pursued two remarkable passions that defined her career: filmmaking and aviation. These dual interests reflected an adventurous spirit and a commitment to artistic and technical excellence during a transformative period in Russian history.

As a film director and aviator, Zhigulenko carved out a distinctive path in early-to-mid twentieth-century Soviet culture. Her work spanned creative and pioneering domains, contributing to Russia’s cultural and technological landscape during an era of significant change and innovation.

Zhigulenko spent her later years in Moscow, where she continued her work until her death on March 2, 1994. She was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery, a final resting place that honors many notable figures in Russian history. Her legacy reflects a life dedicated to both artistic vision and the spirit of exploration that characterized her generation.