Aleksandr Yatsenko is a multifaceted Russian artist, equally adept at captivating audiences on stage and screen. Following his secondary education, he pursued a degree in radiophysics at the Volgograd institute, only to abandon his studies and relocate to Tambov, where he enrolled in the directing and theater department at Tambov State University named after G. Derzhavin, under the guidance of esteemed teacher N. Belyakov.
During his time at the university, Yatsenko actively participated in student performances, laying the groundwork for his future career. Later, between 2000 and 2004, he attended the renowned Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (GITIS),where he honed his craft in the workshop of the celebrated Mark Zakharov. However, his journey at GITIS was cut short due to a sudden expulsion, merely four months prior to graduation, following an unfortunate incident involving physical altercations.
Undeterred, Yatsenko continued to pursue his passion for the performing arts, joining the Theater directed by Oleg Tabakov in 2004, where he made significant contributions to various productions. He also collaborated with the Center for Drama and Directing under the guidance of Aleksey Kazantsev and Mikhail Roshchin.
Yatsenko's transition to the silver screen began in 2001, with his debut role in the film 'The Happiness Service'. However, it was his portrayal of Borya Kulshan in the 2005 film Soldatskiy dekameron, directed by Andrey Proshkin, that brought him his first major success. His subsequent role as the young film director Egor Myachin in the popular series Ottepel (2013) earned him widespread acclaim and a special place in the hearts of viewers.
