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Sergey Bezrukov's Birthday: 6 Iconic Roles of Russia's Most Famous Actor
Russian actor Sergei Bezrukov turned 51 years old. His talent and ability to change the screen amaze viewers. Bezrukov became famous for his numerous transformations, including the roles of such famous personalities as Casanova, Yesenin, Pushkin and Vysotsky, as well as the role of his iconic character Sasha Bely (the bandit of the main screen). This artist does not limit himself to one role and prefers to play a variety of roles both in cinema and in the theater, surprising colleagues and emphasizing his skills. Let's remember the most famous roles of Sergei Bezrukov, for which we all love him.
In the TV adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's famous work, in which the main roles were played by most of the Russian film actors, Sergei Bezrukov took on one of the most difficult roles - Jesus Christ. Such decisions require not only talent, but also a fair amount of fearlessness. To prepare for the role of Yeshua, Bezrukov had to follow a strict diet, spend long hours on the cross and climb Golgotha eight times. To relax, the actor also voiced the character of the Master, played by Alexander Galibin.
The historical drama tells the story of real events involving the goalkeeper of the Kyiv football club "Dynamo" Nikolai Ranevich. When the Nazis occupied Kyiv in 1942, Nikolai was arrested and lost not only his freedom, but also the opportunity to play football with his girlfriend. Under occupation, the Germans decided to organize a football tournament in which local clubs would play against the German national team. This event allows Nikolai to return to the football field and meet his friends again. Here, he not only fights for his honor, but risks his life for the honor of his country. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship and self-sacrifice during war, showing how sport can become a tool of resistance and unity in difficult times.
In 1995, Sergei Bezrukov played the leading role for the first time in the play "My Life, or I Dreamed of You?..", where he portrayed Sergei Yesenin, winning the recognition of the audience and receiving the State Prize. This success predetermined the choice of the leading actor for the film adaptation of Viktor Bezrukov's novel "Yesenin". "The Story of Murder" concerns the circumstances of the famous poet's death, which were never fully revealed. The project caused a wide reaction in critical circles: many observers accused the creators of the film of distorting the facts.
Sergey Bezrukov gained popularity among viewers thanks to his role in the cult TV series "Brigada", which later turned into a landmark work on the topic of domestic gangsters. His character Sasha Belli earned a reputation as a "clean guy", and it was said that after watching the series, many real crime bosses began to respect him. The image created by Bezrukov became a symbol of the Russian criminal world of the 90s.
In the comedy "Strict Regime Vacation", actor Sergei Bezrukov again played the role of a crime boss, but with a new plot and fate. Together with his colleague from the series "Brigada" Dmitry Dyuzhev, he played the role of a prisoner who escaped from prison and now serves as a camp counselor at a pioneer camp. Bezrukov noted in an interview that his character gives an interesting look at the work of law enforcement agencies, allowing them to see the consequences of their actions against criminals. The actor believes that the way law enforcement agencies do their job directly affects the categories of convicts. So the film is not only entertaining, but also touches on serious social aspects, raising issues of rehabilitation and the influence of the system on the fate of people.
The production team kept the name of the lead actor a secret until the film was released, which can be called a literal provocation. However, viewers familiar with the work of Sergei Bezrukov quickly recognized him as their idol. Despite the complex makeup that the actor spent a long time applying before each shoot, experts still saw Bezrukov under the mask of Vysotsky. This led to a heated discussion about how well the actor managed to get used to the image of one of the most famous Soviet bards.