Elena Lyadova, a renowned Russian actress of both screen and stage, was born on December 25th, 1980, in Morshansk, Tambov region, USSR. Her impressive career in the film industry began in 2002, with her first cinematic appearance. Throughout her journey, she has had the privilege of collaborating with some of Russia's most esteemed directors, including Aleksey Uchitel, whose "Dreaming of Space" (2005) showcased her remarkable talent, and Andrey Zvyagintsev, with whom she worked on the critically acclaimed films "Elena" (2011) and "Leviathan" (2014).
Elena's outstanding performances have garnered her numerous prestigious awards, including the National Awards: Golden Eagle (2012 and 2014),and Nika (2012 and 2014). Her impressive repertoire also features dubbing for Maria Bonnevie in "The Banishment" (2007),as well as notable roles in "New York, I Love You" (2008) and "Apocrypha" (directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev).
