Faina Georgievna Ranevskaya (1896-1984) - Soviet theater and film actress, People's Artist of the USSR (1961), three times winner of the Stalin Prize (1949, 1951 - twice). In 1992, the English encyclopedia "Who's Who" included Faina Georgievna in the list of ten most outstanding actresses of the 20th century. Stunningly witty woman. The collection contains books by Ranevskaya and books about Ranevskaya.