Honored Artist of the RSFSR (14.12.1981). People's Artist of the RSFSR (15.05.1990). In her youth she studied at the studio at the Central House of Culture of Railway Workers in Moscow, recited poetry from the stage. In 1970 she graduated from the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (acting workshop of B. Babochkin). From 1971 - actress at Lenfilm studio. In 1983-1991 - actress at the Leningrad Lensovet Theater.

Since August 1991 she has lived in the USA, teaching acting at a private school. She worked at Russian radio in New Jersey. Hosted the author's program "The Wings". Created a children's creative studio "Etude" for children from Russian-speaking families. Actress of the "Wandering Stars" theater and the L. Varpakhovsky Theater (Canada). Husband - Yuri Pugach, artist.