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Arkady Isaakovich Raikin ( Russian: Арка́дий Исаа́кович Ра́йкин; 24 October [ O.S. 11 October] 1911 – 17 December 1987) was a Soviet stand-up comedian, stage and film actor, theater director, screenwriter and satirist. He led the school of Soviet and Russian humorists for about half a century.
Arkady Isaakovich Raikin (born Oct. 11 [Oct. 24, New Style], 1911, Riga, Latvia, Russian Empire—died Dec. 17, 1987) was a Soviet comedian and variety-show entertainer, among the most popular and respected Soviet humorists of the 20th century.
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Dec 22, 1987 · Arkady I. Raikin, who became the Soviet Union's most beloved comedian by deftly poking fun at the idiosyncracies of the Soviet system under a succession of rulers from Stalin...
Arkady Raykin (1911-1987) was a Soviet comedian, actor, director and writer. He was known for his witty and satirical performances, his role in Wings of Victory, and his State Theatre of Miniatures in Moscow.
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Arkady Raikin had a special way of using comedy to ridicule Soviet communism by satirizing the inefficient bureaucracy and absurdity of the Soviet system. Despite the politically sensitive performances and despite his being a Jew, Arkady Raikin was lionized both popularly and officially.
Arkadiy Raykin was a Soviet comedian, actor and director who led the school of Soviet and Russian humorists. He created popular satirical characters, performed in several films and TV shows, and visited the US in 1987.
Sep 30, 2020 · 'Soviet Charlie Chaplin' - this is how you can call Arkady Raikin, who became a model of Soviet pop culture. Thanks to Arkady Isaakovich, this genre has received a high benchmark, which today is equal to the leading artists.
