Today, the married couple Nikita and Tatyana Mikhalkov look as one. Close friends cannot even imagine them separately. Despite many years of marriage, they managed to maintain love and respect for each other. They themselves, their children and grandchildren are an excellent example of what a united family should be like.
How it all began
Tatyana was born in 1947, on February 14, in Germany in the city of Saalfeld. She spent all her childhood and youth in Voronezh. After graduation, she came to Moscow, entered the Institute of Foreign Languages and successfully graduated from it. After that, she worked as a translator for some time.
Tatyana Mikhalkova was not always a famous person. Probably, forty years ago, it would not have occurred to her that her life would turn out that way. Tatyana Shigaeva (this was her last name before marriage) dreamed of becoming a fashion model. She had all the data for this. Tatyana Mikhalkova, whose height, weight (172 centimeters and 47 kilograms) was the best suited for this work, could boast of slender long legs, perfect shapes, and most importantly, a typical Slavic appearance.
The chance to fulfill your dream and completely change your life appeared completely unexpectedly. Once, while walking along the Kuznetsk bridge, she saw an announcement about a set of fashion models. Especially not hoping for anything, Tatyana came to the indicated address. Her appearance immediately impressed the selection committee. She got a welcome and interesting job. It was the famous Model House, the only one in the country having permission to travel abroad.
"Do not be born beautiful …"
The outstanding appearance and rich inner world of the girl helped her to climb the career ladder. Tatyana Mikhalkova repeatedly represented the country abroad. Few have been honored with this honor.
The girl had many fans from a variety of social backgrounds. One of the most ardent was today's fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev. He saw in her "inhuman" beauty and could no longer forget her. Tatyana Mikhalkova in her youth regularly participated in shows of incredible and bold collections of the master.
Why career did not work out
Despite the dizzying take-off, the career of the young model has not reached heights. The thing is that she met her love. At the premiere of the film "Telegram" by Rolan Bykov, she met Nikita Mikhalkov. He was an aspiring director and a very seductive young man. He liked the girl so much that a date was immediately organized.
Young people had to go to a restaurant. The future wife of Nikita Mikhalkov Tatyana carefully prepared for this event. Fashion model friends came to her aid. A thick layer of make-up was applied to the face, blue arrows and violet shadows on the eyes, scarlet lipstick on the lips. The image was completed by a whipped hairstyle in the style of Bridget Bordeaux. You can imagine what a lasting impression the young beauty made on the young director. When he saw Tatyana, he immediately led her to wash her face. He was so determined in his intention that the girl succumbed. However, such behavior did not offend her at all and even, on the contrary, subdued her. She was flattered by Mikhalkov’s desire to see her real, without any embellishment and female tricks.
Hearth Keeper
Tatyana’s career as a fashion model has come to an end. Soon, a young and promising director made her an offer, and she could not refuse. They merried. The husband did not want her to work. In his view, a woman should take care of the house, her husband, raise children. But it doesn’t work. He was very persistent in his beliefs, and Tatiana had no choice but to accept them.
Soon they had children. Their upbringing was also carried out by the spouse. According to her husband, in this family there is no place for nannies and others. However, it was difficult for Tatyana to sit constantly at home. She was used to a turbulent life filled with events, and being in four walls depressed her.
Thanks to the remaining connections and undeniable beauty, she periodically appeared on the podium. Even pregnancy did not become an obstacle in this. At that time, a trapezoidal silhouette was in fashion, which perfectly concealed a rounded belly. She continued to work until seven months. However, very soon, and this activity was over for her. Tatyana Mikhalkova devoted herself to home and family, and her young husband - to cinema.
Own business
When the children grew up, it was time to get back to work. Tatyana Mikhalkova, whose biography is very fascinating, founded a charity fund called Russian Silhouette. His task was to help young and talented fashion designers. Due to this, many famous people in the fashion industry confidently declared themselves. Tatyana herself regularly travels around the country in search of new ideas and novice fashion designers. She really likes helping young talents, such as she once was.
Family first
Despite constant employment, Tatyana Mikhalkova devotes most of her time to children and her famous husband. Keeping the hearth in the starry house is not an easy task. However, Tatyana successfully copes with it. In an interview, she speaks about her spouse only positively. She says that he has a complex character, and living with him is not easy at all. However, she never calls into question all his decisions and words.
In the family, it is customary to trust each other. Any suspicion for spouses is insulting. Tatyana is captivated by her husband’s work. She always zealously protects him from any criticism. She is also a reliable defender for her children and grandchildren. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. All relatives come to her with their troubles and will certainly receive support.
