Mrs. Banks is the mother of Jane and Michael and Mr. Banks's wife. She belongs to the household that hosts the family's visitors and endures the financial and disciplinary upheaval caused by Mr. Banks's problems and Miss Andrew's arrival. She also participates in the family's attempt to win the offered reward.
Eisenstein's maid, Adele agrees to help Falke's prank because she hopes to become an actress in his theater. After Rosalinde catches her in a lie about visiting her grandmother's grave, Adele confesses the plan. Rosalinde sends her to the ball disguised as a baroness, where she charms several admirers; in the end, she earns a place as an actress.
Manka "Obligation" is a prostitute encountered by Vladimir Sharapov during a raid into the criminal world. The bracelet belonging to the murdered woman is found on her hand, and the information she provides helps Gleb Zheglov and Sharapov locate Brick. Her cooperation also leads investigators toward the unknown criminal later identified as Yevgeni Fox.
Valya is Olga's neighbor and friend, a childless daycare educator who lives with a crude hockey player. Like the other women around Olga, she is unhappy in love. Her relationship and presence among Olga's friends help establish the shared romantic frustrations of their circle.
Manilov's wife lives with him on their country estate and joins him in praising Chichikov as exceptionally polite, educated, and capable. She shares her husband's affectionate, fanciful outlook, while the household's poor management and neglected practical concerns contrast with their lofty conversation.
Galya is one of Elena Alexeyevna’s daughters. Along with her sister Anya, she is spoiled and disdainful toward Olga when the young woman arrives from the provinces. Galya’s attitude contributes to the tension Olga encounters in Elena’s household, while Elena continues to sympathize with and support Olga.
Zinaida is the village pharmacist and secretly loves Shamanov. He entrusts her with a note for Valentina, but she withholds it and tries to direct Valentina toward the accountant Mechetkine. She later admits to Shamanov that she kept the message, leading him to learn that Valentina went out with Pavel.
Larisa Udovichenko has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Любить по-русски with 2 titles. Signature works include The Amorous Crow, Married Bachelor, Walk in Paris. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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