Noted Russian actor, renowned for his versatility and range, made his cinematic debut in 1994 with a role in Noktyurn dlya barabana i mototsikla.
Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over two decades, he has embodied a diverse array of characters, including Ivan Brilling in Azazel (2002),Irakliy in The Irony of Fate 2 (2007),Kappel in Admiral (2008),Sumarokov in High Security Vacation (2009),and Rzhevskiy in 1812. Ulanskaya ballada (2012).
His impressive repertoire in Russian miniseries features notable roles such as Sasha Belov in Law of the Lawless (2002),Yeshua Ha-Nozri in Master i Margarita (2005),Sergei Esenin in Esenin (2005),and Vladimir Vysotsky in Vysotsky. Thank You for Being Alive (2011).
In addition to his screen work, he has also lent his voice to the title character of Prince Vladimir in an animated film, as well as several characters in the Kukly series.
Furthermore, he has made a lasting impression on the stage, winning the Moskovskij Komsomolets' award for his portrayal of Chichikov in Dead Souls.
In 2006, he brought to life the legendary Alexander Pushkin, widely regarded as Russia's greatest poet, in the biographical film Pushkin: The Last Duel.
According to a survey conducted by ROMIR Monitoring, he was named the favourite actor of 2005 in Russia.
