On January 18, one of the most popular artists of the National Order of the "Badge of Honour" of Basangov Drama Theatre Honoured Artist of the Republic of Kalmykia Vitaly Nadbitov celebrated his birthday.
Due to his characteristic appearance and comedic gift, which does not prevent him from playing tragic roles, Vitaly Nadbitov was nicknamed Kalmyk Nikulin during his years of study at GITIS.
About 17 years ago, he was awarded the title of Honoured Artist of the Republic of Kalmykia. First President of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov signed the relative decree in his car before leaving for the airport. The then Minister of Culture Arkady Mandzhiev asked Ilyumzhinov in surprise: "Does he still have no title?"
Over the past 17 years, many interesting events, stage successes and disappointments have taken place in the creative life of Vitaly Nadbitov. There was the famous "Flock", where he staged battles with a gang of young guys from the cultural enlightenment school, and many other performances.
