M. Awdotja Mikhailova (1746–1807), was a Russian stage actress and opera singer.Гозенпуд А. А. Музыкальный театр в России: От истоков до Глинки: Очерк. — Л., 1959. С. 184, 185; She belonged to the pioneer group of first professional actors in Russia, and could be regarded as the first opera singer in Russia. She also performed folk songs.
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