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Roman Madyanov
Roman Sergeevich Madyanov (russian: Рома́н Серге́евич Мадя́нов; born July 22, 1962) is a Soviet and Russian actor. Madyanov's career in cinema began as a child actor when he starred as Huckleberry Finn in ''Hopelessly Lost'' (1973). He is best known in the West for portraying the corrupt mayor Vadim in the 2014 film ''Leviathan''. Biography Roman Madyanov was born on July 22, 1962 in the city of Dedovsk, Moscow Region. His father, Sergei Veniaminovich Madyanov, worked as a television editor, and mother Antonina Mikhailovna as a librarian. Roman Madyanov's father worked as a director on television and often took Roman and his elder brother Vadim to work. There he was noticed by assistants of directors which led him to have his cinematic debut in 1971 in an episodic role in the film "Translation from English". In 1973, starred in the leading role of Huckleberry Finn in the picture by Georgiy Daneliya ''Hopelessly Lost''. In his school years Roman Madyanov a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedovsk
Dedovsk (russian: Де́довск) is a town in Istrinsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia, located west of Moscow and southeast of Istra, the administrative center of the district. Population: It was previously known as ''Dedovo/Dedovsky'' (until 1940). History It was first mentioned in as the village of Dedovo (), which would turn into a bigger settlement in the 18th century. In 1913, a textile factory was built in the area, which would give birth to the settlement of Dedovsky () and absorb the village of Dedovo. In 1940, the settlement was granted town status and given its present name. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with two rural localities, incorporated within Istrinsky District as the Town of Dedovsk.Resolution #123-PG As a municipal division, the Town of Dedovsk is incorporated within Istrinsky Municipal District as Dedovsk Urban Settlement.Law #86/2005-OZ Notable people *Roman Madyanov (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is a fictional character created by Mark Twain who first appeared in the book ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1876) and is the protagonist and narrator of its sequel, ''Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' (1884). He is 12 or 13 years old during the former and a year older ("thirteen or fourteen or along there", Chapter 17) at the time of the latter. Huck also narrates ''Tom Sawyer Abroad'' and ''Tom Sawyer, Detective'', two shorter sequels to the first two books. Characterization Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is the son of the town's vagrancy (people), vagrant drunkard, "Pap" Finn. Sleeping on doorsteps when the weather is fair, in empty hogsheads during storms, and living off of what he gets from others, Huck lives the life of a destitute vagabond. The author metaphorically names him "the juvenile Outcast (person), pariah of the village" and describes Huck as "idle, and lawless, and vulgar, and bad", qualities for which he was admired by all the other children i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time There Lived A Simple Woman
''Once Upon a Time There Lived a Simple Woman'' (russian: Жила-была одна баба, translit=Zhila-byla odna baba) is a 2011 film directed and written by Andrey Smirnov. It tells the story of a Russian peasant woman between 1909 and 1921. The film was funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Renova Group. Plot The film is divided into two parts, and begins and ends with images of a flooded village and church under water. Varvara (played by Darya Ekamasova), a peasant woman from Tambov Governorate of the Russian Empire, is married off to a peasant man, who sexually and physically abuses her. The couple live with the husband's family at their khutor, who also treat Varvara badly. One day, her father-in-law tries to force himself on her, and she pushes him away. He strikes his head on a stone and dies. Varvara and her husband move to another khutor, quite rundown, and set about making it habitable. Varvara soon gives birth to a daughter. However ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Inclusive (2011 Film)
''All Inclusive'' (russian: All inclusive, или Всё включено!) is a 2011 Russian crime comedy film directed by Edouard Radzyukevich. Plot The life of Andrei (Mikhail Bespalov), owner of an expensive and in-demand veterinary clinic for pets in Rublyovka, is a success. Moreover, he is not deprived of attention from beautiful female owners of cute little animals. But a passionate night with oligarch's wife Evelina (Nonna Grishayeva) changes everything: the jealous husband Edik (Roman Madyanov) very intelligibly explains that he will turn the sweet life of the successful businessman upside down. The only way out is to escape from the country. Andrei leaves for Turkey for an all-inclusive resort, not suspecting that it includes much more than seems at first glance. Behind him on the heels follows the German killer Rudolf (Eduard Radzyukevich), and the sunny beaches become the most important test in life. Cast *Mikhail Bespalov — Andrey / Veniamin Pyatnitsa *Marina Aleksa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yolki 2
''Yolki 2'' (russian: Ёлки 2, meaning ''Christmas Trees 2''), is 2011 Russian New Year comedy film directed by Dmitry Kiselyov and written by Timur Bekmambetov. The main roles are played by Ivan Urgant, Sergey Svetlakov, Alexey Petrenko and Timur Ortsuev. The film is a continuation of the New Year's film "Yolki" (2010) directed by Timur Bekmambetov. The phrase "Someone loses, someone finds. Someone leaves, and someone comes”, which the deputy says, was borrowed from the film “Day Watch”, where it is also said by the character of Viktor Verzhbitsky - Zabulon. The Russian premiere took place on December 15, 2011, and the release date on DVD is January 24, 2012. With a budget of 5.8 million dollar, the picture collected almost 26 million at the worldwide box office. The film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences. A sequel, called Yolki 3, was released in 2013. Plot The film's plot revolves around 12 cities in Russia. Many of the characters appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Russia
''Nasha Russia'' (russian: Наша Russia, literally "Our Russia") is a Russian sketch show based on the British comedy show ''Little Britain'', created by Comedy Club Production. It was written by former KVN players and producers Semyon Slepakov, Garik Martirosyan and Ilya Romanko. // Glossy.ru (in Russian). A 2010 film was made based on the characters in the show titled ''''. Content The name of the show references the fact that while the name of the country is pronounced "Rossiya" in Russian, foreigners pronounce it "Russi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Security Vacation
''High Security Vacation'' (russian: Каникулы строгого режима, Kanikuly strogogo rezhima) is a 2009 Russian adventure comedy film directed by Igor Zaytsev. Plot Viktor Sumarokov – experienced thief-recidivist nicknamed Sumrak is a person of authority to all prisoners. Yevgeny Koltsov is a former Ministry of Internal Affairs employee who is a well-deserved hero for courageous fighting in Chechnya. As a result of carelessness, he accidentally hurts a venal colleague. When the former lawman becomes imprisoned, chief of the penitentiary, lieutenant colonel UFSIN Vyshkin comes to Sumrak with a request to protect Koltsov from the threats of prisoners. The ringleader's closest aide learns that he wants to protect Koltsov (since the higher authorities have arrived for a holiday arranged on the premises, and problems connected with the death of the prisoner-militiaman would be detrimental) and using the promise of an early release he persuades another inmate authori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete On The Way To Heaven
''Pete on the Way to Heaven'' (russian: Петя по дороге в Царствие Небесное, translit. Petia po doroge v tsarstvie nebesnoye) is a 2009 Russian drama film directed by Nikolai Dostal. It won the Golden George at the 31st Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Egor Pavlov as Peter Makarov * Aleksandr Korshunov as Konovalov * Roman Madyanov Roman Sergeevich Madyanov (russian: Рома́н Серге́евич Мадя́нов; born July 22, 1962) is a Soviet and Russian actor. Madyanov's career in cinema began as a child actor when he starred as Huckleberry Finn in ''Hopelessly Lost' ... as Colonel Boguslavsky * Svetlana Timofeeva-Letunovskaya as Colonel's wife * Evgeniy Redko as Surgeon Yoffe * Svetlana Ulybina as Peter's mother * Nikolay Machulskiy as Captain Yarkin References External links * 2009 films 2009 drama films Russian drama films 2000s Russian-language films Works about the Gulag {{2000s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Field
: This article can be expanded from the in the Russian Wikipedia Wild Field (Russian: Дикое поле) is a 2008 Russian film directed by Mikheil Kalatozishvili from a well-known 1990s script by the late Pyotr Lutsik and Aleksey Samoryadov, and stars Oleg Dolin, Roman Madyanov, and Yuriy Stepanov. Plot Idealistic and young Doctor Mitya (Oleg Dolin) goes to work in a remote steppe region of Kazakhstan. He brings a modicum of civilization to a barbaric world mired in alcoholism and violence. The physician expects his fiancée to join him there. At last, she arrives, only to let him know that she had met another man whom she wants to marry. An existential crisis ensues. The most sympathetic character in the village brutally stabs the doctor in the stomach. Cast * Oleg Dolin as Mitya * Roman Madyanov as Ryabov * Yuriy Stepanov as Fyodor Abramovich * Alexander Adol'fovich Ilyin as Alexander Ivanovich * Aleksandr Ilyin, Jr. as Petro * Daniela Stoyanovich as Katya * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Irony Of Fate 2
''The Irony of Fate 2'' or ''The Irony of Fate: Continuation'' (russian: Ирония Судьбы. Продолжение; ''Ironiya sud’by. Prodolzheniye'') is a 2007 Russian romantic comedy film directed by Timur Bekmambetov based on a screenplay by Aleksey Slapovsky produced by Channel One and released by Mosfilm. It is a direct sequel of the first ''The Irony of Fate''. It was originally rumored to be put in production in a press release, dedicated to the original movie's 30th anniversary in 2005. The film grossed $55 million, with $50 million coming from the Russian box-office alone. Plot The characters from the first film now have children who have managed to get into the same situation as their parents many years ago. However, the story is not simply a remake of the original movie. All of the adventures in the previous film were accidental, but here everything is done according to a plan thought up by Pavlik, a friend of Evgeniy Lukashin. Pavlik's idea is to help his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12 (2007 Film)
''12'' is a 2007 legal drama film by Russian director, screenwriter, producer and actor Nikita Mikhalkov. The film is a Russian-language remake of Sidney Lumet's 1957 film ''12 Angry Men'', which in turn was based on Reginald Rose's 1955 stage play, ''Twelve Angry Men'', itself based on Rose's 1954 teleplay of the latter's same name. Mikhalkov was awarded the Special Lion at the 64th Venice International Film Festival for his work on the film, which also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. It received generally positive reviews from critics. Plot A 12-men jury decides whether a young Chechen boy is guilty of the murder of his stepfather, a Russian military officer. Initially it seems that the boy was the murderer. However, one of the jurors, a foreman, votes in favour of acquittal. Since the verdict must be rendered unanimously, the jurors review the case, and one by one come to the conclusion that the boy was framed. The murder was performed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viktor Abakumov
Viktor Semyonovich Abakumov (russian: link=no, Виктор Семёнович Абакумов; 24 April 1908 – 19 December 1954) was a high-level Soviet security official from 1943 to 1946, the head of SMERSH in the USSR People's Commissariat of Defense, and from 1946 to 1951 Minister of State Security or MGB (ex-NKGB). He was removed from office and arrested in 1951 on fabricated charges of failing to investigate the Doctors' Plot. After the death of Joseph Stalin, Abakumov was tried for fabricating the Leningrad Affair, sentenced to death and executed in 1954. Early life and career Abakumov was an ethnic Russian. Recent scholarship suggests that he was born in Moscow, though he was previously said to be from the Don Cossack region of south Russia. His father was an unskilled labourer and his mother a nurse. At the age of 14, Abakumov joined the Soviet Red Army in spring 1922 and served with the 2nd Special Task Moscow Brigade in the Russian Civil War until demobiliz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
