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Avdotya Mikhaylova

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M. Awdotja Mikhailova (1746–1807), was a Russian stage actress and opera singer.[1] She belonged to the pioneer group of first professional actors in Russia, and could be regarded as the first opera singer in Russia.[2] She also performed folk songs.

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  1. ^ Гозенпуд А. А. Музыкальный театр в России: От истоков до Глинки: Очерк. — Л., 1959. С. 184, 185;
  2. ^ Leach, Robert; Borovsky, Victor (1999-11-29). A History of Russian Theatre. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-43220-7.