For some, Nikulin is their favorite clown, without whom they cannot imagine the circus. For some, a favorite actor, who has more than 40 films to his credit. The saying “a talented person is talented in everything” was invented as if especially for him. He was a man of the kindest soul, an open, cheerful and sympathetic friend, always ready to help in difficult times. Throughout his life, he experienced a lot: the Great Patriotic War, refusal to enter theater and cinema institutions. However, he never became discouraged and continued to go through life with a smile. It was this smile that was remembered by millions of his fans in our country.