𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓰𝓮𝓲 𝓑𝓮𝔃𝓻𝓾𝓴𝓸𝓿~

Sergey Vitalievich Bezrukov is a Russian theater, film, television, voice and dubbing actor, theater director, screenwriter, film producer, singer, parodist, guitarist, rock musician, composer and poet. People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2008), People's Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan (2024), laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.
Biography:
Born on October 18, 1973 in Moscow. His father, Vitaly Sergeyevich Bezrukov, was an actor and director who worked at the Moscow Academic Theater of Satire. His mother, Natalia Mikhailovna Bezrukova (Surova), graduated from the Gorky Technical School of Soviet Trade, was the head of the section in the haberdashery department of the store.
Sergey received the name in honor of his father's favorite poet - Sergei Yesenin. As a teenager, he participated in school amateur theatrical performances. He graduated from a music school in the guitar class.
In 1990 he entered the Moscow Art Theater School in the workshop of Oleg Tabakov, which he graduated in 1994 with a degree in Drama Theater and Film Actor. After graduation, he was accepted into the troupe of the Moscow Studio Theater under the direction of Oleg Tabakov.
Website: sergeybezrukov.ru

While still studying at the Moscow Art Theater School, Bezrukov began to play in the Tabakov Theater. Among his works are roles in the performances "Passion for Bumbarash", "The Government Inspector", "Sailor's Silence", "At the Bottom", "Crazy Day, or the Marriage of Figaro" and others. He was also involved in productions of the Moscow Drama Theater named after M. N. Yermolova and the Moscow Art Theater named after A. P. Chekhov.
In 2010, he founded the non-repertory Sergei Bezrukov Theater, where he acted as an actor and director.
Since 2014 he has been the artistic director of the Moscow Provincial Theater. Under his leadership, the theater became a significant cultural center, and in 2024 it received federal status. Among his performances are "Found a Scythe on a Stone", "The Little Prince", "The Cherry Orchard", "Uncle Vanya", "Vysotsky. The Birth of a Legend" and others.
Since March 6, 2026, he has been the artistic director of the Gorky Moscow Art Theater.

He made his film debut in 1994 as Lapwing in the film Nocturne for Drum and Motorcycle. Among the most famous film works:
Sasha Bely in the series "Brigade" (2002);
Pavel Kravtsov in the series "Plot" (2003);
Sergei Yesenin in the TV series of the same name (2005);
Yeshua Ha-Nozri in the series The Master and Margarita (2005);
Vladimir Vysotsky in the biographical drama "Vysotsky. Thank You for Being Alive" (2011);
Nikolai Ranevich in the film The Match (2012);
Roman Rudenko in the drama Nuremberg (2023);
Pavel Alekhin in the war film "August" (2025).
The actor's filmography includes more than 100 films.
Also in 1995-2000, he worked in the satirical program "Dolls" on the NTV channel, where he voiced 12 characters, including Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Zhirinovsky.

In 2018, he founded the rock band "Godfather", with which he toured the cities of Russia and Belarus.
Since 2016, he has been the general producer of the Sergey Bezrukov Film Company.
In 2022, he became the head of the acting workshop at the All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. Gerasimov.
In July 2026, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation awarded Bezrukov the academic title of Associate Professor in the specialty "Types of Art".

Member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia political party. Chairman of the Public Council of the Federal Party Project "Culture of the Small Motherland"[4]. Artistic Director of the Moscow Art Academic Theater named after M. Gorky since March 6, 2026. Artistic Director of the Moscow Provincial Theater since 2014.

Since July 20, 2022, he has been under personal sanctions from the European Union and other countries in connection with his support for the "Russian invasion of Ukraine."

On June 22, 2021, he took part in the memory action "June 22 at 4 a.m. sharp...".

Since Sunday, November 21, 2021, he has become one of the jury members of the eighth season of the All-Russian Open Television Competition for Young Talents "Blue Bird".

Since December 2021, he has become the host of the program "Good Night, Kids!" on the Russia-Culture TV channel.

On March 6, 2026, he was appointed Artistic Director of the Gorky Moscow Art Academic Theater.

He is fond of painting.

Among the awards are the Order of Friendship (2018) and "For Merit in Culture and Art" (2024), medals, a badge of the winner of the Russian Ministry of Defense Prize in the field of culture and art, badges "For Merit to the Moscow Region" III degree and "For Merit to the Ryazan Region", as well as the Golden Eagle, Seagull, the Russian National Acting Award named after Andrei Mironov "Figaro" and others.

Born: October 18, 1973 (53 years old), Moscow, RSFSR, USSR
Height: 172 cm
Married to: Anna Matison
Parents: Vitaly Bezrukov
Party: United Russia

His great-grandfather (on his father's side) - Stepan Ivanovich Bezrukov - was from the serfs of the Nizhny Novgorod province, a coachman, then a cabman, died during the Civil War. He had one or both arms amputated, from which the surname originated.

His grandfather (on his father's side) - Sergey Stepanovich Bezrukov - was a lieutenant of the NKVD, fought in SMERSH, sang in a high clear voice, accompanying himself on the guitar or accordion.

Grandmother (on the father's side) - Pelageya (Polya) Bezrukova (Mukhina).

Grandfather (on the mother's side) - Mikhail Ivanovich Surov (1924-2005). He was a leading worker in the party and economic apparatus in the city of Lyskovo, Gorky region.

Grandmother (on the mother's side) - Ekaterina Alekseevna Surova (1924-2008) worked as a teacher-educator in the city of Lyskovo in an elementary school and kindergarten.

His father, Vitaly Bezrukov (born January 1, 1942), is an actor and director who worked at the Moscow Academic Theater of Satire. His mother, Natalia Mikhailovna Bezrukova (Surova; born January 1, 1950), graduated from the Gorky Technical School of Soviet Trade, a housewife, worked as a store manager. Sergey received his name in honor of his father's favorite poet, Sergei Yesenin.

Born on October 18, 1973 in Moscow. He went to school at the age of six. He loved to visit his father's work and since childhood dreamed of following in his footsteps. He joined the Komsomol. After graduating from secondary school No 402 of the Perovsky district of Moscow in 1990, he entered the Moscow Art Theater School.
In 1994 he graduated from the acting department of the Moscow Art Theater School with a degree in Drama Theater and Film Actor (workshop of Oleg Pavlovich Tabakov), immediately after which he was accepted into the troupe of the Moscow Studio Theater under the direction of Oleg Tabakov.

He starred in the television series "Brigade" (2002), "Plot" (2003), "Master and Margarita" (2005), "Yesenin" (2005), as well as in the feature films "Chinese Service" (1999), "Azazel" (2002), "Shadow Fighting" (2005), "Pushkin. The Last Duel" (2006), "Vysotsky. Thank You for Being Alive" (2011) and many others.

For several years (1995-2000) he worked in the satirical entertainment program "Dolls" on the NTV channel, where he voiced twelve characters, including such famous personalities as Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Zhirinovsky (Sergei's favorite character). Also in 1995-1996 he starred in episodes of the program "Doctor Ugol".

In 2010, he founded an entreprise theater - the Sergei Bezrukov Theater.

In March 2013, he was appointed artistic director of the Moscow Regional House of Arts "Kuzminki".

Since January 2014, he has been the artistic director of the Moscow Provincial Drama Theater.

Since 2016, he has been the general producer of the Sergey Bezrukov Film Company.

On June 2, 2018, he assembled his rock band "Godfather" and released the first single "Not about us".

"Like many of my peers, I grew up on Russian rock. From the age of 12 I was a fan of the bands "Aquarium", "Kino", "Alisa", "DDT", listened to the music of the band Queen. Now a big fan of the band Muse. Recently I remembered that at school at the graduation party we did a concert "Meeting of classmates 30 years later", in which we, supposedly already grown up, shared with each other who had become whom. Someone became a doctor, a driver, an artist, a military man, and so on. And I, oddly enough, imagined myself to be a rock musician who returned from a world tour, sang his song, accompanying himself on the guitar. This was even before entering the Moscow Art Theater School. And now, less than 30 years later, children's fantasies began to come true. Having already become an actor, I tried to sing in films and performances. For many years in the play "Hooligan. Confession" I sing Yesenin with a live orchestra, and one of the songs - "Nightingale" - was written by me as a rock composition. A year ago, at the Provincial Theater, I staged a musical and poetic performance "Vysotsky. The Birth of a Legend", in the finale of which there is a large rock block - to emphasize the modern sound of Vysotsky, we perform his songs in the style of rock, and most of the songs are sung by me. All this resulted in the creation of new songs and his own group "Godfather"," Bezrukov himself said in an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda.

Since July 26, 2010, he has been a member of the Patriarchal Council for Culture of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Since 2013, he has been a co-founder (together with Irina Bezrukova) of the Sergey Bezrukov Foundation for the Support and Development of Socio-Cultural Projects.

Since April 2013, he has been a member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Defense of Russia.

Member of the United Russia party since 2002. In February 2012, he refused to appear in a video in support of presidential candidate Vladimir Putin. He explained his decision by the fact that he "does not want to influence the choice of other people with his opinion."

In March 2014, he supported the annexation of Crimea by Russia, signed a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin in support of the annexation. In August 2015, Bezrukov was included by the SBU in the list of cultural figures posing a threat to the national security of Ukraine. In 2017, he was included in the Myrotvorets database for a tour in the Crimea.

Since 2015, he has been a member of the Public Council of the Main Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in Moscow.

During the 2018 presidential election, he was a confidant of Vladimir Putin and a member of the initiative group that nominated him.

In 2020, he starred in a campaign video calling for voting for amendments to the Constitution, explaining this by the need to protect and preserve the Russian language.

At the beginning of 2022, he supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine, took part in concerts in support of Russian aggression.

According to the international journalistic project Kremlin Leaks, Bezrukov is part of the "propaganda teams" of Russian pro-government stars. These propaganda brigades were created on behalf of Sergei Kiriyenko to perform on tour in the occupied territories of Ukraine in order to "maintain the morale" of Russian servicemen during the Russian attack on Ukraine. The project itself is supervised by the propaganda structure ANO Integration, created to promote pro-government opinion leaders in the media.

In 2024, he became a confidant of the presidential candidate of Russia.

Bezrukov was included by the Anti-Corruption Foundation in the list of "warmongers" for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In October 2022, the Yermak-McFaul International Working Group on Sanctions included Bezrukov in the list of propagandists and ideologists of war who "create false narratives in accordance with the Kremlin's policy," with a proposal to impose sanctions against him.

On March 25, 2022, Bezrukov was included in the Latvian sanctions list "for war propaganda and support for Russia's aggression against Ukraine", with a ban on entry into the country.

Since July 20, 2022, he has been under personal sanctions of the European Union countries. The European Union notes that Bezrukov spread Russian propaganda and supported Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. In addition, he publicly expressed support for the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation. Therefore, according to the European Union, it is responsible for actively supporting, implementing actions and policies that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty, stability and security in Ukraine. Since July 29, 2022, on similar grounds, he has been under Swiss sanctions.

On October 21, 2022, he was included in the sanctions lists of Ukraine for "spreading Russian propaganda in support of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine" and "supporting the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation."

Since October 26, 2022, Bezrukov has been on Canada's sanctions list of "Russian disinformation agents" for "supporting Russia's unjustified invasion and attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory."

From 2000 to 2015, he was married to actress Irina Bezrukova (she left Igor Livanov for Bezrukov, they got married during the filming of Sergei in the series "Brigade"). In 2015, the couple broke up.

At the end of 2013, the media, citing Bezrukov's father, reported that Sergey had young children: daughter Alexandra (born 2008) and son Ivan (born 2011); their mother was the St. Petersburg actress Kristina Smirnova (born 1983 in Latvia).

On March 11, 2016, he married director Anna Matison. On July 4, 2016, their daughter Maria was born. In May 2018, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child. On November 24, 2018, the couple had a son, Stepan. In July 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their third child. On July 24, 2021, my son Vasily was born.

In January 2017, the attention of the press was attracted by Bezrukov's open appeal to the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Lebedev, published on the court's website, in which the artist asks to check a number of judges of the Savyolovsky Court of Moscow. Earlier, Bezrukov, referring to the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the Law of the Russian Federation "On Mass Media", repeatedly appealed to the court with lawsuits to protect the right to privacy. In the lawsuits, he complained that the media and journalists spread rumors and gossip about him and his family, "spy", illegally take photos and videos, disturb the peace of loved ones, and the collected personal information without his consent is then published in the press for public information. Judges B. V. Udov and I. A. Gostyuzheva, considering Bezrukov's claims, repeatedly refused to satisfy them, arguing that the dissemination in the media of details of the private life of a public figure "is due to the role that these persons play in public life and the influence that their behavior has on the formation of values and lifestyle of society." It also followed from the court decisions on Bezrukov's claims that in many cases the private life and personal images of persons with public professions are publicly available and of public interest. On February 12, 2019, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation issued a Ruling refusing to accept Bezrukov's complaints for consideration.

Despite the frequent scenes with a cigarette in his hands, Bezrukov is a non-smoker in real life.

He appreciates simple things. In the memoirs of people who managed to communicate with him outside the cameras, he appears as a person who cares about everyday trifles. For example, there is a touching episode from the report: during a creative evening in Minsk, the journalist was able to get backstage, and there she saw him truly "real" - without an actor's mask, in a more relaxed and warm atmosphere.
He is capable of deep personal experiences. In conversations, there are moments where he speaks frankly about feelings. So, in one of the interviews, he admitted that sometimes he feels sincere envy of colleagues - those who are lucky enough to do what they love at a deep professional level. This shows that behind the brutal screen image there is a person with his own desires and ambitions.
It has sustainable values. His approach to work – not just "play a role", but really live it, immersing himself deeply in the character – speaks of a serious attitude to work. And when it comes to family, it becomes obvious how important loved ones are for him: his role as a father was actively discussed in the media, which also forms the image of the "man behind the scenes".
He is not afraid to admit contradictions. Discussions sometimes arise in the public field: for example, when an actor who previously declared the incompatibility of commerce and creativity begins to actively star in commercials or participate in political projects. This does not necessarily destroy the image, but it shows that in reality, a person can have different facets and compromises.
Of course, it is difficult to completely separate the personality from the image — the media space still forms certain filters. But so

Workaholism and self-discipline. He himself calls habit, patience and discipline his supports. At the same time, we are not talking about mechanical "working out", but about constant internal involvement: even at home, he continues to gush with ideas about performances and projects, scrolling through visual solutions in his head. It is normal for him not to "switch off" after a shift - the creative process is almost continuous.
Curiosity and craving for new things. Bezrukov does not lock himself in the actor's comfort zone: he goes to museums in every city on tour, is interested in different eras (for example, the XVI-XVII centuries are close to him), tries new formats. This trait is also noticeable in the choice of roles - it is important for him that the hero is complex and gives space for exploration.
Team orientation and a "family" approach in the theater. As the artistic director of the Moscow Provincial Theater, he consciously builds an atmosphere similar to a family: with attention to the artists, support and a clear hierarchy, where the leader can be strict, but at the same time sincerely cares about the team. This is a direct continuation of the school of Oleg Tabakov, with whom he studied and worked.
Optimism and the ability not to "boil". In an interview, he emphasizes that he tries not to lose his temper, and explains this not only by his character, but also by his attitude: when you think first of all about others, there is simply no time for outbursts of anger. Colleagues and partners on the set rarely remember him as unrestrained - this has become part of his professional reputation.
Communication skills and openness to dialogue. He emphasizes that it is important for him to find a common language with the entire film crew - from the director to technical specialists. For him, the team is not a background, but co-authors, and he appreciates the opportunity to discuss ideas with different people.

The meaning is to serve the viewer. Bezrukov has repeatedly said that he sees no value in "an ideal performance in an empty hall": art for him makes sense when it is addressed to people and they need it.
Exactingness to oneself and to the material. He repeatedly refused offers if they went against his internal criteria: for example, he did not star in the sequel to "Brigade", because the story was closed to him. This approach shows that the image "everywhere and at once" is not close to him – he is ready to lose popularity or money for the sake of maintaining his own bar.
Fatherly position and careful attitude to the audience. Including children's films: he consciously chooses projects that his own children can watch, and tries to ensure that the roles have a message for the next generations — not just "what happened", but "why it is important and what should not be repeated".

Contradiction between declarations and actions. Over the years, he spoke about the incompatibility of creativity and commerce, but later he actively starred in advertising and participated in major commercial projects. For some viewers, this looked like a departure from their own principles - and caused skepticism.
Excessive "ubiquity" and repetitive roles. There is a strong opinion that Bezrukov appears on the screen too often, and in similar roles: a charismatic leader, a national hero, "our guy". Plus, there is a series of roles of great poets and musicians (Yesenin, Vysotsky, Pushkin), which is why an ironic phrase about "so that Bezrukov does not play you" has become entrenched in memes. This is not about a lack of talent, but about the audience's fatigue from the same image.
Toughness and exactingness as a leader. In the theater and on the set, he keeps the bar high and is not inclined to compromise on quality. For some, this is a sign of professionalism, for others it is a manifestation of authoritarianism: if the bar does not coincide with the expectations of the artist or team member, conflicts and a sense of pressure are possible.
Ambiguous public statements. At some times, his remarks (for example, about financial difficulties during the pandemic) were perceived as detached from reality by most viewers. Here, again, the effect of publicity works: the words of famous people are treated more strictly, and even everyday phrases can be read as inappropriate.
Polarizing social activity. Participation in political and social campaigns, public positions and advertising contracts with large structures have made him a figure who causes polar reactions: from unconditional support to active rejection.

Work and daily habits:
Does not "turn off" after a shift. He himself said that even at home he continues to scroll through scenes, come up with visual solutions, and gush with ideas. It's normal for him to discuss the play right from the doorstep – and this is part of his working rhythm.
Discipline as a basic habit. Bezrukov calls habit, patience and self-discipline his supports. This is manifested in a tight schedule, rehearsals, preparation for roles: he does not rely only on inspiration, but builds systematic work.
Curiosity on trips. On tour, he tries to go to a museum, find something local and little-known (for example, accidentally stumble upon the artist's house and talk about it on social networks). For him, this is both a vacation and a "piggy bank" for future roles.
Attention to detail in everyday life. In the stories of people who communicated with him outside the cameras, he appears as a person who cares about simple things and an understandable, calm atmosphere.
Music as a background and a way to switch. He is fond of rock, assembled the band "Godfather", and actively uses musical blocks in performances. Music helps him switch between different states and images.

Behavior in public:
Keeps a distance, but remains available. At events and press approaches, he is collected, clearly formulates his thoughts and does not go into long improvisations, but at the same time he tries not to look detached. In communication with the audience at creative evenings, there is a noticeable desire to "reach" the hall, to make the conversation lively, but without fraternity.
Structures a public statement. Even in informal interviews, he tends to build a thought: thesis – example – conclusion. This is perceived as confidence, but sometimes it is read as "preparedness" of speech.
He actively conducts social networks as an educational channel. He shares his findings from his trips, talks about artists, museums, historical sites, and makes short reports. The style of presentation is friendly, but with the intonation of "I want to show you something important."

Public Behavior (continued):
Maintains a "working tone" in charity and social activities. His participation in projects is often presented as systematic: not one-time gestures, but regular actions, performances in support of foundations, educational formats.

Behavior outside the public:
Family involvement. He emphasizes that even with a busy schedule, he tries to be close to the children, discuss the day, put them to bed. For him, this is not a "break from work", but an important part of life that gives support.
"Family" approach in the theater. As the artistic director of the Moscow Provincial Theater, he consciously builds an atmosphere similar to a family: with attention to artists, support and a clear hierarchy. This is a continuation of the school of Oleg Tabakov, from whom he studied and worked.
Avoids ostentatious privacy. He does not hide his family, but he does not make a media product out of it either: in interviews, he talks about his loved ones with restraint, without everyday details.
Reacts to boundary violations. In the past, he has filed lawsuits against the media because of publications about his private life and intrusive filming. This shows that it is important for him to preserve the personal zone and protect it by legal means.

Sincerity and involvement. Many who interviewed him noted that there was a sense of sincerity behind his words. He does not just answer according to a template, but really shares his thoughts, and this disarms the interlocutor.
Confidential tone. This is especially noticeable in communication with fans on social networks - there he really behaves informally and closely. In such dialogues, there is less officialdom, more personal.
Humor and parodies. Bezrukov likes to add a joke to the story or imitate someone's style of speech - this makes communication livelier. A striking example: at a press conference dedicated to Yesenin, he parodied the manner of speech of a man at the cemetery in Tashkent, when he recognized the actor by the role of Sasha Bely. The artist himself emphasized that he told this story in a joking manner.
Active listening. In conversations, he really delves into the topic, asks counter questions, shows that the topic is interesting.
Recognizable intonations and timbre. The actor has a rather characteristic, expressive voice, and in a live conversation it becomes part of the character. Sometimes this manner seems a little artificial, but this is exactly what works for his image and popularity.
At the same time, there is a nuance: in public speeches or interviews, Bezrukov sometimes shows stricter, even critical notes. For example, he spoke about the fact that under the influence of social networks, some young people change their manner of speech (a kind of "accent" with the emphasis on vowels appears), and noted that in theater universities they teach correct Russian speech.
In general, his style is a balance between an informal, almost friendly conversation and a confident, charismatic presentation, which is characteristic of a public person.