The actor starred in many films during the 1960s and early 1970s, and performed in fifty until the end of his career. He also worked with foreign studios, mainly East Germany"s DEFA.On 26 November 1965, Avdyushko was awarded the title Meritorious Artist of the Russian SFSR. On 28 March 1974, he was granted the title of a People"s Artist of the RSFSR.