Svyatoslav Rogozhan

Complex, multifaceted characters. Those with internal conflict, moral choices, and development.
Working with strong directors and screenwriters. He seeks projects with engaging writing and visual style.
Plastic theatre and bodywork. He is interested in body movement as part of dramaturgy, not just dance in the classical sense.
Interacting with people from various fields. He strives to broaden his horizons by interacting with more than just actors.

Limitations. He's not interested in playing the same type of roles (for example, after "Difficult Teens," he turned down offers to play "gopniks" because he felt he'd outgrown that type).
Insincerity and superficiality. As a deep person, he values ​​authenticity in people and in art.
Situations where there's a lack of creative potential. If a role or project doesn't resonate with him, he's inclined to decline.

Creativity and new challenges. Svyatoslav strives to explore different roles and doesn't want to get stuck in one role.
Immersion in the material. Before a role, he tries to research the topic, talk to people in the relevant field, and "feel" the character's reality.
Teamwork. It's important to him that an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding reigns on set.
Cinema and art in general. In the interview, he shared his favorite films and discussed cinematic language.

As a child (from about 7 to 12 years old), he studied ballroom dancing and even became an Almaty champion. He later noted that he had a keen sense of both his body and music, although he lacked professional technical skill in dance—he was more of a flexible artist.
His path to acting began partly by chance: a former classmate asked him to support her and go with her to a casting for a drama class. Ultimately, Svyatoslav got in, but she didn't.
He dreams of starring in a film directed by Quentin Tarantino. He also named Boris Khlebnikov, Bykov, and Meshchaninova among the directors he'd like to work with.
Among the roles that particularly interest him are characters obsessed with an idea (for example, Hitler or Kalashnikov).
The actor is allergic to cold.

Svyatoslav's character is often discussed in interviews, and a very vivid portrait emerges. I would highlight the following traits:

Kindness and empathy. He is often described as a very kind and sensitive person, capable of deep empathy.
Sincerity and depth. He has an inner depth: he's not superficial, he's reflective, and he takes his work seriously.
Strength of spirit. His path to this profession was not easy, and interviews highlight his resilience—his ability to overcome challenges and never give up.
Romanticism. This was especially evident in his personal life: the story of his marriage proposal to his future wife, Mila Ershova, was very touching and "cinematic" in a good way. One interview even spoke of Svyatoslav's "formula of love."
Openness to new ideas. He's not fixated on a single role, either in life or in his work. He's interested in trying out different roles, delving into complex themes, and working with different directors.
A sense of humor. He has a lighthearted manner and can joke around with situations, which adds to his charm.
At the same time, Svyatoslav honestly admits that sometimes his on-screen persona (for example, in "Difficult Teens") doesn't fully align with his inner world. He noted that in real life, he's "different"—he attended music school, sang in a choir—and that his "bullish" appearance doesn't quite capture his essence. This demonstrates his self-criticism and desire for authenticity.

Another detail: the actor has a minor physical quirk—an allergy to cold. In an interview, he described how this made filming outdoors challenging, requiring him to wear light clothing.

Appearance

Svyatoslav truly has a striking, memorable appearance. Here are a few details:

Hair color. He was initially recognized as a redhead. But the actor isn't afraid to experiment: for the series "Get on Your Feet," he dyed his hair blonde. He himself said he'd been thinking about changing his image for a long time, and the director's suggestion was right on target. Later, during an audition for another project, he was even offered an ash blonde—and the look suited him perfectly.
Bangs. Svyatoslav had previously avoided wearing his bangs forward because of his natural cowlick. However, a makeup artist on one project cut them off, and the actor liked the new look so much that he kept it.
Other features: He has blue eyes, an athletic build, and is 178 cm tall.
Interestingly, changing his image isn't just a trend for him. Svyatoslav noted that after dyeing his hair, he felt like he'd gotten a "second wind," and even began to better understand those who change their hair for inner transformation.