The hero of our article is the host of “What? Where? When?" Voroshilov Vladimir. This man lived a long and eventful life. Today we will talk about where he was born and studied, how he got on television and with whom he was in a relationship.
Biography: Family
Voroshilov Vladimir Yakovlevich Born March 10, 1930 in the city of Simferopol, located on the Crimean peninsula. Kalmanovich is the name that our hero received at birth. And he became Voroshilov after entering into his first marriage. Desiring to hide Jewish roots, he took the name of his wife.
In what family was Vladimir brought up? His father, Yakov Davidovich, was a ministerial worker. And her mother, Vera Borisovna, was engaged in sewing clothes at home.
School and student years
In 1943, the family moved to Moscow. Parents sent their son to a school for gifted children. There he not only studied the exact sciences and the humanities, but also attended various circles.
After graduating from high school, Vladimir entered the Academy of Arts the first time. He was considered one of the best students on the course. Father and mother did not doubt that his son would become a famous artist. But the guy had his own plans for the future. Vladimir entered the Moscow Art Theater School. His choice fell on the production department. And he graduated from the Higher Director's Courses.
Adulthood
In 1955, Vladimir Voroshilov went to Germany by distribution. There he worked for several months as an artist in a theater created by a group of Soviet troops.
In the period from 1955 to 1965, our hero built a successful career. He was a production designer at once in several Moscow theaters, including the Moscow Art Theater, the Theater. Stanislavsky and the Maly Theater.
Work on TV
For the first time on television, our hero appeared in 1966. At first he worked behind the scenes. His responsibilities included shooting documentaries and staging television shows. With these tasks, he coped 100%.
In 1968, one of Voroshilov’s largest projects, Auction, was presented on the air of Central Television. He also worked on the program “Come on guys!”.
Program “What? Where? When? ”: Voroshilov as a host
The world-famous intellectual program first aired in September 1975. Over several decades of existence, the transmission format has changed significantly. In the late 1970s, students from different faculties of Moscow State University took part in the game “What? Where? When?". Voroshilov himself came up with questions for them.
In 1991, the program turned into an intelligent casino. From now on, players and viewers sending questions could earn money with their own mind.
When the host of “What? Where? When ”Voroshilov passed away, his stepson Boris Kryuk continued his business . It is impossible to imagine a better candidate. For many years now, viewers have been hearing his voice while watching a program.
Personal life
An educated, confident man with natural charm is Vladimir Voroshilov (“What? Where? When?”). The biography of our hero indicates that he never had problems with a lack of female attention.
The famous TV presenter officially formalized the relationship 4 times. His first wife was a beautiful girl. Her name and occupation were not disclosed. But it was her surname that Vladimir Yakovlevich took. The couple lived together for several years. Then followed a divorce.
The second legal wife of the TV presenter was Tatyana Kukarkina. And with this woman he did not have a happy family life. They got divorced.
Voroshilov Vladimir Yakovlevich briefly bore the status of a bachelor. He met a charming girl named Music. Soon our hero offered her a hand and a heart. She agreed. The couple played a modest wedding by Soviet standards. Vladimir lived with his chosen one for several years. Over time, their relationship began to deteriorate. In the end, it ended in divorce.
Voroshilov’s fourth wife is Natalia Stetsenko. This woman was a co-author of the program “What? Where? When? ”, And also held the position of CEO of Game-TV. In 1984, they signed in one of the capital's registry offices. The presenter took into the family Natasha’s son from his first marriage - Boris Hook. Relations between the spouses were complex and far from ideal. Vladimir Yakovlevich repeatedly left his wife, then returned.
Soon it became known about the novel Voroshilov and Natalia Klimova. In fact, he lived with her, being officially married to Stetsenko. The common-law wife did not insist on formalizing the relationship. She was happy with everything. In 1997, Natasha Klimova gave Vladimir a charming little daughter. At 67, he first became a father. The TV presenter did not cherish the soul in his daughter, who was named in honor of her mother - Natasha.
Vladimir Voroshilov: the funeral
Fans of “What? Where? When ”preparing for the celebration of the anniversary of a favorite show. But their joy overshadowed the tragic event. On March 10, 2001, the host of the intellectual show “What?” Passed away. Where? When?". Voroshilov died due to an extensive heart attack. The lifeless body of Vladimir Yakovlevich was found at his dacha in Peredelkino.
Farewell to the famous TV presenter took place in a hunting lodge in Neskuchny Garden. It was there that all the episodes of “What? Where? When". Voroshilov was buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery.
After 2 years from the date of the death of our hero, a monument of black marble appeared on his grave. It is made in the form of a cube. What was the idea of the sculptor Nikita Shangin? This cube symbolizes the black box that regularly appeared in the smart casino.
Finally
Today we remembered another smart, bright and talented person - the host of the program “What? Where? When?". Voroshilov V. Ya. Built a brilliant career on TV, having established himself as a true professional. He is remembered and loved by many residents of our vast country. May he rest in peace…