The civil war in Faina Ranevskaya's life (to the 120th anniversary of the birth)

The article refers to the first steps of Faina Ranevskaya on the theatrical stage in Crimea, which coincided with the period of the Civil War. Referring to the memories of the actress the author presents her impressions and experiences related to the difficult military and political situation in Russia. The activity of the Russian intelligentsia is revealed on the basis of local periodicals.