In 1943, Richter met Nina Dorliak (1908–1998), an operatic soprano. He noticed Dorliak during the memorial service for Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko, caught up with her at the street and suggested to accompany her in recital. It is often alleged that they married around this time, but in fact Dorliak only obtained a marriage certificate a few months after Richter's death in 1997. They remained living companions from around 1945 until Richter's death; they had no children.Dmitry Dorliak, Andrei Zolotov (2005). Transiences of Sviatoslav Richter. — Moscow: Khudoznik i kniga, p. 5 "In a Duo with Richter" by Nina Dorliak // Remembering Sviatoslav Richter. Sviatoslav Richter Through the Eyes of Colleagues, Friends and Admirers (2000). — Moscow: Konstanta, Dorliak accompanied Richter both in his complex private life and career. She supported him in his final illness, and died herself less than a year later, on May 17, 1998.
In 1943 Richter met Nina Dorliak (1908–1998) an operatic soprano He noticed Dorliak during the memorial service for Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko caught up with her at the street and suggested to accompany her in recital It is often alleged that they married around this time but in fact Dorliak only obtained a marriage certificate a few months after Richter's death in 1997 They remained living companions from around 1945 until Richter's death; they had no childrenDmitry Dorliak Andrei Zolotov (2005) Transiences of Sviatoslav Richter — Moscow Khudoznik i kniga p 5 "In a Duo with Richter" by Nina Dorliak // Remembering Sviatoslav Richter Sviatoslav Richter Through the Eyes of Colleagues Friends and Admirers (2000) — Moscow Konstanta Dorliak accompanied Richter both in his complex private life and career She supported him in his final illness and died herself less than a year later on May 17 1998