Yola Sanko

Biography

Yola Sanko was born on February 18, 1947, in Tashkent to a family of military officers and artists. She graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet's equivalent institution in 1969 and began her acting career, later becoming a prominent figure in Soviet theater and film. In recognition of her contributions, Sanko was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1991.