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Maxim Munzuk

Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (2 May 1910 – 28 July 1999) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of the Republic of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala. The versatile and creative Munzuk was an actor, director, singer, collector of musical folklore, composer, and teacher.

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Maxim Munzuk

Born
1910
Died
1999 · Kyzyl.
Nationality
Qing dynasty · Tuvan People's Republic · Soviet Union
Occupation
actor · singer · composer
Honours
People's Artist of the RSFSR · Merited Artist of the RSFSR · Order of Friendship of Peoples · Medal For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945 · Medal Veteran of Labour
Languages
Russian

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Maxim Monguzhukovich Munzuk (2 May 1910 – 28 July 1999) was a Tuvan actor, one of the founders of the Republic of Tuva's regional theatre. He is best known for playing the title role in Akira Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala. The versatile and creative Munzuk was an actor, director, singer, collector of musical folklore, composer, and teacher.

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