Recognition
Vija Artmane is regarded as one of the leading figures of Latvian culture. During the period of Soviet control, Artmane took an active part in the movement for preservation and support of Latvian national heritage; she has been an active proponent for the use of the Latvian language in literature and art, as well as in everyday life. She received the title of "National Actress of Latvia", and was recognised as a People's Artist of the USSR in 1969. The same year she was a member of the jury at the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.
In 1999 Artmane was given an award by the Latvian Ministry of Culture for her contribution to the art of theatre and cinema. In 2003 she received the special Theatre Prize for her long-standing contribution to Latvian culture. In 2007 Vija Artmane was decorated with the Order of the Three Stars, which is conferred in recognition of outstanding civil merit in the service of Latvia.
The asteroid 4136 Artmane was named in her honour.
- Honoured Artist of the Latvian SSR (1956)
- People's Artist of the Latvian SSR (1965)
- People's Artist of the USSR (1969)
- Order of Lenin (1979)
- Order of Friendship (Russia, 2004)
- Order of the Three Stars (22 October 2007)
- Winner of the All-Union Film Festival (1964, 1968).
- Laureate of State Prize of the Latvian SSR (1980)
- Prize named Lilita Berzina (1987)
- Prize named Bertha Rumnietse (1996)
- Prize II All-Russian Festival "New Russian Cinema" (2001)
- Top award for lifelong contribution to Latvian arts (2003)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Three Stars
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