Maria Zakharevich


Maria Georgieuna Zakharevich is a Belarusian theater actress, director, and People’s Artists of Belorussian SSR awarded with Order of Friendship of Peoples, Order of Francysk Skaryna, Veteran of Labour medal, and Francysk Skaryna medal.

Biography

Zakharevich graduated from Belarusian State Academy of Arts in 1957 and was hired by Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater. For nearly 50 years of service, Zakharevich played more than 60 roles. She performed roles in any genre be it drama, comedy, or tragedy.
She was featured in the movies:
  • “Somebody else’s fatherland",
  • "I, Francysk Skaryna...",
  • "People in the swamp",
  • "Ruins shoot...", etc.
In 2016, in commemoration of Zakharevich’s 80th anniversary, Myadzel Museum of People’s Glory dedicated a special photo exhibition to her.

Awards