Born in 1950, she is a renowned Russian actress and director, known for her role in Andrei Tarkovsky's "Solaris" (1972). Daughter of director Sergei Bondarchuk and actress Inna Makarova, she studied at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. Her career spans several decades, with notable performances in Soviet and Russian cinema. Besides acting, she has directed films and contributed significantly to Russian theater and film. Her work reflects a deep engagement with artistic and cultural narratives.