Elena Drapeko

politician

Elena Drapeko is a prominent Russian actress and politician, known for her long-standing career in the State Duma, where she has served for six consecutive terms. Born in 1946 in Ural'sk, Kazakh SSR, she is an alumna of the Leningrad Institute of Culture and the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography. Drapeko gained fame for her role as Lisa Brichkina in the acclaimed 1972 film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" and has appeared in various other films throughout her career. As a member of the State Duma, she has been active in cultural legislation and is currently the first deputy chairwoman of the Committee on Culture. Recently, she announced her candidacy for another term in the upcoming parliamentary elections, signaling her ongoing commitment to her legislative work.