People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR

People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in the performing arts
CountryLithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Presented byChairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR
First awardApril 26, 1946 (1946-04-26)

People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR (Lithuanian: Lietuvos TSR liaudies artistas; Russian: Народный артист Литовской ССР) was an honorary title awarded to citizens of the Lithuanian SSR in the Soviet Union. It was awarded for outstanding performance and exceptional merits in the sphere of the performing arts (theatre, music, dance, circus, cinema, etc.).