Menshikov Alexander G.

(1840 - 1902), studied with Ricci in St. Petersburg and Vartelya in Paris, made its debut in St. Petersburg in 1869. in the role of Natasha in "Mermaid". At the Mariinsky Theater Men'shikova stayed until 1875, when temporarily released and came with its own Private Company in Odessa, Kharkov and Kiev, but in 1876, Mr.. again returned to the Mariinsky Theater, remaining on it until 1880, Mr.. Rare voice, . connection dramatic and coloratura soprano, . and dramatic temperament Menshikova given the opportunity to speak in coloratura roles of Isabella in "Roberts", . Bertha in "The Prophet" and in dramatic roles, Valentina in "Les Huguenots", . Judith in the opera Serova,
. Repertoire Menshikova was extensive. Sang in Milan, where there was set "A Life for the Tsar". By the end of life Men'shikova devoted herself to teaching activities.