Aleksandr Pankratov

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Aleksandr Pankratov (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Subject: Aleksandr Pankratov (Directing).
Source [1]: Aleksandr Pankratov (Александр Панкратов). Known for directing. 12 known credits. Born Sept 4, 1946, Kharkov, Ukra. Died Nov 15, 2024 (78 years old).
Source [2]: Aleksandr Pankratov. Born Sept 4, 1946, Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. Director and actor. Known for Portret zheny khudozhnika (1982), Zavtra (1991), and Prodelki v starinnom dukhe (1986). Died Nov 15, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.
Source [3]: Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy. Born June 28, 1949, in Konevo, Altayskiy kray, RSFSR, USSR. Actor and director. Known for Blyustiteli poroka (2000), Salon krasoty (1986), and Master i Margarita (2005).
Source [4]: Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy (Александр Панкратов-Чёрный). Actor and director. Work includes Courier, We're from Jazz, Winter Evening in Gagry, Where Is Enohp Located?, For the Beautiful Ladies!, Ward No. 6, Marshmallow in Chocolate, and Ms. Sweet.
The prompt asks for a career overview of "Aleksandr Pankratov (Directing)".
There are two individuals:
1. Aleksandr Pankratov (born 1946, died 2024). Known for directing. Credits: Portret zheny khudozhnika (1982), Zavtra (1991), Prodelki v starinnom dukhe (1986).
2. Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy (born 1949). Known for acting and directing. Credits: Blyustiteli poroka (2000), Salon krasoty (1986), Master i Margarita (2005), Courier, We're from Jazz, Winter Evening in Gagry, Where Is Enohp Located?, For the Beautiful Ladies!, Ward No. 6, Marshmallow in Chocolate, and Ms. Sweet.
Note: The prompt specifically says "Aleksandr Pankratov (Directing)". Since there are two, I should clarify or include both if they are distinct, but the prompt asks for "Aleksandr Pankratov (Directing)". I will treat them as two separate entities mentioned in the sources to ensure accuracy. However, usually, in these tasks, I should focus on the person named. Let's look at the names. One is Aleksandr Pankratov, the other is Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy.
Drafting Paragraph 1 (Aleksandr Pankratov, 1946-2024):
Aleksandr Pankratov was a director and actor born on September 4, 1946, in Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR. He is recognized for his work in directing, with 12 known credits. His notable works include the productions Portret zheny khudozhnika from 1982, Prodelki v starinnom duk