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Konstantin Kryukov
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Kryukov in 2013
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Konstantin Vitalyevich Kryukov
7 February 1985 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Actor, jeweler, artist |
| Years active | 2005 — present |
Konstantin Vitalyevich Kryukov (born February 7, 1985) is a Russian actor, artist, and jeweler. He is best known for his role as the soldier "Dzhokonda" in the popular 2005 movie The 9th Company.
Konstantin comes from a family famous in the Russian film industry. His grandfather was the celebrated actor and director Sergei Bondarchuk, and his grandmother was the actress Irina Skobtseva. His mother, Yelena Bondarchuk, was also an actress, and his uncle, Fyodor Bondarchuk, is a well-known director.
Early Life and Family
Konstantin Kryukov was born in Moscow, Russia. Growing up, he was surrounded by art and filmmaking. His father, Vitaly Kryukov, was a scholar.
Even though his family was famous for acting, Konstantin first studied law. However, he also had a passion for art and jewelry making. He is a talented painter and has created his own line of jewelry.
Acting Career
Konstantin began his acting career in 2005. His first major role was in the war film The 9th Company, directed by his uncle, Fyodor Bondarchuk. The movie was a huge success and made Konstantin a star in Russia.
Notable Film and TV Roles
After his breakout role, Konstantin appeared in many other movies and TV shows. Here are some of his well-known projects:
- The 9th Company (2005) - He played Private Ruslan Petrovskyy, nicknamed "Dzhokonda."
- Heat (2006) - He played a character named Kostya.
- Kilometer Zero (2007) - He starred as the character Arthur.
- Happy New Year, Mom! (2012) - He played a character named Yaroslav.
- What are men doing! (2013) - He played Yarik.
- ... Competition (2013) - He starred as Yaroslav.
- Spiral (2014) - He played the main character, Stas.
- Champions (2014) - He portrayed the famous figure skater Anton Sikharulidze.
