Transmission let them talk from 22. Let them talk. Red Queens (03/22/2016). Other red queens

Channel One is ending the show of the series “The Red Queen” - the film is based on the life of one of the most famous Soviet fashion models, Regina Zbarskaya. In the 60s and 70s of the last century, Regina Zbarskaya shone on the catwalk. She was admired by Federico Fellini, Yves Saint Laurent and even Fidel Castro. Not a single star of the Soviet era left as many speculations and rumors about herself as Regina. The death of the famous fashion model in 1987 was reported by the Voice of America. There are still two versions of the death of the “Red Queen”: suicide and murder. Who really was the “Soviet Sophia Loren”? A hereditary aristocrat from Leningrad or an ordinary provincial from Vologda? Is it true that the famous fashion model was a secret KGB agent and, on orders from the secret services, had an affair with the French actor Yves Montand? What act of her ex-husband, artist Lev Zbarsky, made the Soviet supermodel a drug addict? Why did the socialite and trendsetter end up in a mental hospital several times, and none of her relatives and colleagues on the catwalk were present at her funeral?

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Channel One is ending the show of the series “The Red Queen” - the film is based on the life of one of the most famous Soviet fashion models, Regina Zbarskaya. In the 60s and 70s of the last century, Regina Zbarskaya shone on the catwalk. She was admired by Federico Fellini, Yves Saint Laurent and even Fidel Castro. Not a single star of the Soviet era left as many speculations and rumors about herself as Regina.

The death of the famous fashion model in 1987 was reported by the Voice of America. There are still two versions of the death of the “Red Queen”: suicide and murder.

Who really was the “Soviet Sophia Loren”? A hereditary aristocrat from Leningrad or an ordinary provincial from Vologda? Is it true that the famous fashion model was a secret KGB agent and, on orders from the secret services, had an affair with the French actor Yves Montand? What act of her ex-husband, artist Lev Zbarsky, made the Soviet supermodel a drug addict? Why did the socialite and trendsetter end up in a mental hospital several times, and none of her relatives and colleagues on the catwalk were present at her funeral?

Today, viewers of Channel One will see the final episodes of the acclaimed film “The Red Queen”, the plot of which is based on the tragic fate of one of the most famous Soviet fashion models, Regina Zbarskaya. More than half a century ago, the catwalk star shone in the spotlight and cameras. “The Red Queen,” as Zbarskaya was popularly called, inspired such outstanding personalities as Federico Fellini, Yves Saint Laurent, Fidel Castro, Pierre Cardin, Vyacheslav Zaitsev and others.

The death of the famous model in 1987 was reported by the Voice of America. There are still two versions of the death of the “Red Queen” - suicide and murder. In addition, the true origin of Zbarskaya is also unknown. Some believe that she was an aristocrat, while others believe that she was a provincial.

The studio of the “Let Them Talk” program brought together people who knew Regina personally and can reveal some of the secrets of her bright and short life. Andrei Malakhov's first guest was couturier Vyacheslav Zaitsev. He spoke quite critically about the heroes of the serial film, which the whole country is watching with great interest.

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“Regina is not very expressive, the toilets do not really correspond to her status. And Lev Zbarsky is a little different. I knew him very well and we were friends with him. Therefore, I cannot say that I am delighted with the series, although it is tempting enough to watch for a person who knew Regina, it is quite interesting to watch,” said Vyacheslav Mikhailovich.

By the way, Zaitsev knew Zbarskaya for many years. In 1986, it was he who helped her return to normal life after she left a psychiatric hospital. He hired the former model to work as a cleaner after she suggested it. However, she did not wash the floors for a day.

Artist Vladimir Dolinsky recalled that during his youth, being a fashion model was akin to being a girl of easy virtue. At that time, in work books, girls were written as “sixth-class worker,” because there was no definition of a model as such. However, according to many estimates, the girls of this profession, on the contrary, were highly educated and intelligent.

Soviet Union supermodel Augusta Shadova, who arrived from Germany, was happy to see the couturier. She hugged and kissed Vyacheslav Mikhailovich. Augusta said that she had known Regina since her youth, when she still bore her maiden name Kolesnikova. And according to some reports, the real name of the “red queen” was Zoya. In addition, it is still unknown whether Regina was a KGB agent. The burial place of the Soviet model also remains a mystery.

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“I delved into the archives of the groups,” retired KGB Major General Valery Malevany said about Zbarskaya’s parents. – These were our illegal intelligence officers who worked in Spain and Italy. He was an assistant military attache. This is purely military intelligence. And when this chaos began - she was born in 1936 - they were recalled from Italy. And Nikolai Dmitrievich Kolesnikov, a senior major of the NKVD, then named his daughter, I don’t know why they say Zoya, he named her Regina in honor of the queen. Arriving in Moscow in 1953, Regina had the title of master of sports in sambo, she made five jumps, she spoke three languages, that is, she spoke English, French and German. That is, her father prepared her to work in intelligence. And I can say with complete confidence that Regina Kolesnikova-Zbarskaya was a special purpose agent. Every fifth model worked for the KGB.”

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Art critic Alla Shchipakina told about the history of the fashion model’s acquaintance with her husband Lev Zbarsky. “They met somewhere, in some company. And she approached Lena, whose husband was Leva’s friend, and said: “Alena, introduce me to Leva. I want to be represented by an artist.” And she introduced him. And they began an affair. And then she came to us and said: “Guys, congratulate me, I’m finally marrying Leva.”

Let us remember that Zbarsky was a creative person, and his wife was his muse. It was difficult for the artist to imagine her doing small household chores. Therefore, when Regina discovered that she was expecting a child, Leo was very upset. Afraid of losing her husband, the model had an abortion.

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Red Queens: the fate of the brightest Soviet fashion models

Other queens of the Soviet catwalk also appeared in Andrei Malakhov's studio. One of them was Vyacheslav Zaitsev’s favorite, fashion model Rumi Rumiya. The oriental beauty was idolized by fans, but disliked by her colleagues for her impudent disposition. Once the maestro himself ordered to lock the model in a hotel room in order to pacify her ardor. After her marriage in the mid-seventies, Rumi gave up her modeling career. “It’s a good film,” Rumia said about the “Red Queen” series. – You know, people should know their heroes. And I consider Regina a hero of her time. We went out for lunch and were greeted by fans, not ordinary people. Cars arrived and offered us dinner and so on. But we behaved very modestly. Vyacheslav Mikhailovich was a very strict teacher. He always said: “Girls, you are already in the public eye. God knows what they say about you,” recalls the podium star.

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Another famous Soviet fashion model Leka Mironova invited the “Let Them Talk” film crew to her home. She showed a small home in the capital, filled with old photos and holy images.

“I’ve been generally untouchable since the seventies. I didn't have a relationship with anyone. If I had a child now, God forgive me, I wouldn’t be able to stand it. “I live alone, yes, I live alone, and I don’t need anyone,” said the elderly woman who once shone on the podium.

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Another Soviet-era star, Galina Milovskaya, has been living in Paris for 40 years. Her daughter moved to Morocco and works there as an anthropologist. Former fashion model. Despite his age, he remains in excellent shape. “I walk a lot, I like to walk, and I like walks, especially country walks in nature, fresh air,” says Galina, who became a documentarian.

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During the program, an interesting detail from the life of Regina Zbarskaya, which had not previously been advertised, became known. Vera Aralova, an artist and leading specialist at the fashion house on Kuznetsky Most, who opened the way for the model to the catwalk, has a son, James Paterson. He lives in the USA. “Mom treated Regina like her daughter,” he says. James adds that his younger brother, Vera's second son Loyd, was Regina's lover. There are even photos from a family chronicle in which the young people look like a happy couple. However, not everyone present in the studio could agree with this statement, since they always knew only about the friendship of Regina and Lloyd. However, the guests of the evening agreed that a real full-length film could be made about the fate of Zbarskaya, such a bright and controversial person was the Soviet fashion model.

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Regina Zbarskaya (Kolesnikova) shone on the catwalk in the 60-70s of the last century. She was adored by Federico Fellini, Yves Saint Laurent and even the great Fidel Castro! There were numerous speculations and rumors about Regina during the Soviet era. The fashion model died in 1987, her death was reported by the Voice of America. To this day, there are two versions of her death: suicide and murder. In 2015, the mini-series “The Red Queen” was filmed about Regina Zbarskaya. The "" program decided to conduct its own investigation. Who was the “Soviet Sophia Loren”: a provincial from Vologda or an aristocrat from Leningrad? Was the famous Soviet-era model really a secret KGB agent? Why did she become a drug addict? Watch the episode Let Them Talk - Red Queens. 03/22/2016.

Today, March 22, 2016, the show of the series The Red Queen, which is based on the biography of the famous USSR fashion model Regina Zbarskaya, ends. In 1987, Voice of America unexpectedly reported that the Soviet model had died...According to the official version, Regina committed suicide, but according to another version, the woman was killed. In you will learn a lot: was it true that Zbarskaya was a secret KGB agent, because of what act of the fashion model’s husband Lev Zbarsky, Regina began to use drugs, who she was: a provincial or an aristocrat. For all this and much more, see Let The Red Queens Talk.

Regina Zbarskaya - Red Queen

In the studio of the program there are people who knew Regina Zbarskaya, and those who watch the series “The Red Queen” and want to know what will happen in the final episode.

Vyacheslav Zaitsev in Let them say:

— I hardly watch the series, because it is shown late, and I already go to bed. But I wasn't impressed: Regina isn't very expressive in the series, so I can't say I'm thrilled. Although visually it is very tempting to look at.

Fashion designer's reaction:

- It wasn’t like that. Nobody fed me pasties. Everything was different. Yes, the hero looks a little like me. But Regina actually said the phrase “It brings us closer together” often.

Vladimir Dolinsky, actor:

— In the Soviet years, fashion models were equated almost to girls of easy virtue. They were called mannequins. And the full-time position was this: sixth-grade worker. It was prestigious to date a fashion model, but not to marry!

Let them say: Red queens

Augustina Shadova, a former fashion model, enters the hall. The woman arrived from Germany (Stuttgart)

“I haven’t seen Slava Zaitsev for 40 years!” She worked since 1959, and left when I was 40 years old. She left for Germany with her husband when he became a diplomat. I knew Regina first as Kolesnikova, then she became Zbarskaya. Nobody knew that she was a KGB agent.

Valery Malevany, a retired major general who worked in the KGB, tells interesting details about Regina Zbarskaya:

“Her father was an illegal intelligence officer and worked in Spain. In 1953, Regina had the title of Master of Sports in Sambo, she knew several languages. Zbarskaya-Kolesnikova was a special purpose agent. Every fifth model previously worked for the KGB.

Other red queens

Rumiya Rumi Ray

In the studio Let another fashion model speak, one of Vyacheslav Zaitsev’s favorites - Rumiya Rumi Ray:

— You know, you used to throw flowers not only to Regina, but also to other models. We were met by fans, and they were difficult people. They often invited us to a restaurant, but Slava was a very strict teacher and forbade us to meet with them.

Vyacheslav Zaitsev's first fashion model, Leka Mironova, came to the show. Here's what she says about herself:

— My first man was a TV program director. And then I had a huge love - he was half French, half Lithuanian. We couldn't be together because I would have ruined his life. They began to persecute me and spread rot on me! I should have gone to the top echelon escort, but I didn't want that. Since the 70s I have been completely untouchable! I don't want to be an adult. I live alone now, I don’t need anyone. I never wanted children. I’ve given up on my intimate life...I don’t cook at all. In the morning I drink coffee with cream and sugar. And in the evening I eat sandwiches with cheese and olives. All! I'm only 75 years old. I don't want to say anything about the film. About Regina, I will say that she was deceived by the man she loved - he turned out to be a scoundrel. She cut her wrists because she was a very gullible girl, stupid.

Channel One is ending the show of the series “The Red Queen” - the film is based on the life of one of the most famous Soviet fashion models, Regina Zbarskaya.

In the 60s and 70s of the last century, Regina Zbarskaya shone on the catwalk. She was admired by Federico Fellini, Yves Saint Laurent and even Fidel Castro. Not a single star of the Soviet era left as many speculations and rumors about herself as Regina.

The death of the famous fashion model in 1987 was reported by the Voice of America. There are still two versions of the death of the “Red Queen”: suicide and murder.

Who really was the “Soviet Sophia Loren”? A hereditary aristocrat from Leningrad or an ordinary provincial from Vologda? Is it true that the famous fashion model was a secret KGB agent and, on orders from the secret services, had an affair with the French actor Yves Montand? What act of her ex-husband, artist Lev Zbarsky, made the Soviet supermodel a drug addict? Why did the socialite and trendsetter end up in a mental hospital several times, and none of her relatives and colleagues on the catwalk were present at her funeral?

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