Celebrities that shone on television in the middle of the last century had a special charm and energy. A competently delivered voice, always well-groomed appearance, sincere emotions - this is the first sign of the old school of television. It was in that era that viewers met with professional TV presenter Aza Likhitchenko. Black-eyed Azalea with a luxurious head of hair and a truly genuine Mkhatov's voice. Likhitceno is a true veteran of central television and just a favorite of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev and his entire family.
Biography of the TV presenter of the last century
Aza Vladimirovna Likhitchenko, according to her Azalea passport, was born on November 20, 1937. The TV presenter studied at the Moscow Art Theater School, which she graduated in 1959. It is noteworthy that she studied on the same course with the great Vladimir Vysotsky. Before joining television, Aza successfully played and developed as an actress on the stage of the Russian Drama Theater in the city of Sevastopol. The debut on the TV screen occurred in 1960. As an actress, Aza Likhitchenko proved herself by acting in one of the episodes of the film “At the Beginning of the Century”, which is dedicated to the life of V. I. Lenin. She is not proud of this experience, but she believes that any skills and knowledge are useful. She began working as a TV presenter in 1968 - it was the Vremya program. Until 1993, Asa Likhitchenko was building a career as an announcer of central television. Her biography is famous not only for a stable and long-term career, but also for amazing old acquaintances. While studying, Aza Vladimirovna was friends with Gennady Porter, Gennady Yalovich, Valentin Nikulin.
Failed actress
Initially, TV presenter Aza Likhitchenko dreamed of becoming an actress. But in her arsenal there was only one movie work in the film "At the Beginning of the Century", and her Aza Vladimirovna calls the sin of youth. On TV, she got on an ad. Seeing that the competition for the place of the central television announcer was starting, she decided to try her hand and did not even hope for success. At that time, the selection was so thorough that it was easier to become an astronaut. But participation in the competition brought her victory. And since thirty-three years, announcer Aza Likhitchenko instilled confidence in the future and shared good news with the audience.
According to Dietmar Rosenthal
Aza Likhitchenko, starting to work as an announcer of central television, met a variety of people. She was interested in both talented experienced specialists and young ordinary employees. She once recalled a girl whose duties included ensuring the correctness of speech. She was not distinguished by false modesty and, as she first needed, called the embassies of countries to clarify the distribution of stresses in the initials of representatives. In addition, Likhitchenko was in close contact with experts such as Irakliy Andronnikov and Ditmar Rosenthal on the correctness of Russian speech. Announcer Aza Likhitchenko recalled that when she asked questions about pronunciation to Rosenthal, he would certainly answer that such a pretty girl could say anything and that would be all right.
Didn't consider Genius
In an interview, Aza Likhitchenko said that she was a very modest girl and did not attend student parties. But, despite such a difference in views on entertainment, she has her own story connected with Vladimir Vysotsky. The case was innocent and interesting, but earlier she did not consider it necessary to share it. But after many years, the story, where Aza Likhitchenko and Vladimir Vysotsky starring, became public.
This incident occurred during a tour of the Moscow region. Then even ordinary students were settled in an ordinary rural school. There was not enough space for everyone, and Vysotsky came to Likhitchenko with the words that he had nowhere to sleep, and they would have to spend the night in one sleeping place. Aza Vladimirovna, of course, was against it, but there was nothing to do. She wrapped herself in a raincoat, very fashionable at that time, and threatened Vysotsky that the slightest touch threatens him with the loud cry of a young beauty. But sighing loudly until the middle of the night, Vysotsky decided to go to sleep on the barn. His refusal touched him, and then he constantly tried to make sure that Aza Likhitchenko was always there. Thanks to this, her personal life was replenished with a marriage proposal from the genius of our time. But it also failed, as in the thoughts of Aza Vladimirovna there was a completely different man. Despite this, the then unknown genius carried it in his arms, raised it to the fifth floor, and took it to photo sessions so rare at that time. Vladimir Vysotsky was short-lived in his courtship and two months later he married Ise Meshkova. But, according to Vysotsky’s mother, Aza Likhitchenko always lived in his heart. Her personal life was intense, because all the men of the country were in love with her. But the journalist Alexander Georgievich Mendeleev, who became her first husband, was able to win the beauty.
"Time" Aza Likhitchenko
For the first time, viewers saw the “Time” program on their television screens in 1968, January 1. But, despite all the seriousness, the program lacked funny and curious moments. For example, a polar pilot Papanin once visited a TV presenter, who, referring to viewers, called them TVs. In those days, the announcers were really the stars of central television. They were discussed, imitated, equated with them. Brezhnev and his family did not miss a single episode of the Vremya program, and he singled out exactly Azu Likhitchenko. After the broadcast, he even asked to give her a compliment regarding the successful image. He said that Azochka had a very good wig, although everyone knows that the speaker’s hair was his own and very thick. The manner of reading the news also fascinated viewers. Vibrantly, energetically, as if her own, Aza Likhitchenko read the news. The family of each viewer was inspired by her. It was not difficult for the TV presenter, before the broadcast a short rehearsal and then reading good and very good news for the audience.
The announcer is the first person in society
Announcers in Soviet times were loved and respected. It is important that they were even allowed out of turn at the buffet, so as not to upset their morale. The most important issues were conducted by the best of the best - this is Igor Kirilov, Anna Shatilova, Vera Shebeko and, of course, Aza Likhitchenko. Biography TV presenter and general experience show that reservations are inherent in men, while women make them extremely rarely. Aza Vladimirovna, working on central television, has gained vast experience and accurate intuition. She worked a lot, and for this she was very loved by the viewer. But time passed, and health did not become stronger. And times and customs became different. People stopped trusting the speakers so implicitly, began to condemn them and speak rude.
Lay profession
Until 1990, only professional broadcasters read the news. In the nineties, they were replaced by journalists, which became the death of a unique profession. First, an employee who was responsible for literacy was fired. After that, the presenters stopped reading on a piece of paper, a line began to run in front of their eyes, which creates the effect of "reading from oneself." Someone manages to do this a little better than others, someone worse, but the effect of the news is not the same. Aza Vladimirovna is a pensioner, but the desire to share her experience arises in her head every time she watches the news.
President Maker
On the topic “How to make a president out of a simple person”, Aza Vladimirovna Likhitchenko shares it with great pleasure. In those days, many condemned and scolded Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin, plus there was a situation when he almost drowned in the river. But one day he hit the Echo of Moscow. Likhitchenko at that time worked in the program "Time". And she invited her leadership to invite him on air. And all, as one, refused her a refusal, they say, and there’s nothing to talk to him about. But the announcer Aza Vladimirovna is an initiative woman, so she decided to talk with Boris Nikolaevich in the winter garden. Then she went to report her news program, and after reading, she met Yeltsin at the wardrobe. They began a conversation, and the future president shared with the TV presenter that he would only have to win the election. To which Likhitchenko replied that he would not only pass, but also become the Russian Tsar. And so it happened, which Aza Vladimirovna very regrets.
Opponent of office romances
On TV screens in Soviet times, only the best shone. These were not only professionals, but also really beautiful people. Only Igor Kirilov could turn the head of any girl. But Azu Likhitchenko was not concerned. She was completely immersed in her work. It was important for her that it was convenient and comfortable to work with a partner, and, as you know, it is difficult to remain friends after a romantic relationship. Therefore, all the co-hosts were a reliable working rear for Likhitchenko, who would always pick up and give a lead.
The salary of the then star was 300 rubles, plus an additional eight rubles for each transfer. Money, of course, is not bad, but compared to the modern faces of news broadcasts, the announcers of that time were just paupers. But Aza Vladimirovna does not feel envy of them, the only thing that, in her opinion, now she could present the news even more colorful and brighter, because freedom has become much more.
The origin of the star
There are many versions regarding where Aza Likhitchenko was born. Her nationality is known - Aza Russian, but many say that she is Ossetian. The reason for this legend was the exotic appearance and the name of the announcer of central television. In fact, she has never been to Ossetia. But she received from her inhabitants just a huge number of pleasant letters, which is why she fell in love with this country in absentia. Also on the network you can find information that Likhitchenko is an orphan who has lost her parents early. She was brought up in an orphanage. Aza Likhitchenko also refutes this information with a smile. Her parents were engaged in raising her, who lived a long and happy life.
Interesting Facts
- A ridiculous reservation on the air - instead of a self-propelled harvester, she said "moonshine."
- I never wore a wig, although the whole Brezhnev family was confident in something else.
- He is on friendly terms with his neighbors, who hail from Ossetia.
- Her husband does not really like physical work, so when he needs to work hard, he pretends to be sick.
- Likhitchenko is not against smoking a fragrant cigarette.
- In 2011, Azu Vladimirovna was awarded the Order of Friendship.
- He loves to parade in honor of November 7th.
- At one time, I received offers of marriage from Vladimir Vysotsky himself.