Liliya Stepanovna Drozdova (June 12, 1927 – July 5, 2011),[1] also known as Lilia Drozdova, was an actress in the Soviet Union, awarded the title People's Artist of the RSFSR.[2] Her career included both cinema and theatre.[3] She married Soviet conductor Israel Borisovich Gusman.
Beginning in 1957, Drozdova began performing at the Gorky Nizhny Novgorod Academic Drama Theater, where her memorial was held after her death. Altogether Drozdova played in over 40 roles during her film and stage career.[2] In 1971 Drozdova was awarded the title People's Artist of the RSFSR.[3] During her long career she also won the Laureate of the USSR State Prize, the title Honored Artist of Belarus, and the Laureate of the NI Sobolshchikov Prize.[3]