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Becoming a famous and media personality, if your parents are talented singers, actors, film directors, is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
One of the difficulties is the possible rejection by the general public, as many people will think that the son or daughter of a celebrity has taken this niche by pull, not the name of any talent.
But in Russia there are many popular celebrities who were not afraid to follow in the footsteps of star parents and become the favorites of the public, no matter what.
Further in our article, you can find a list of 10 lucky people who have achieved considerable results on stage and in cinema, who have famous relatives.
10 Igor Ogurtsov
The young Russian actor is known to the viewer for his roles in the television series Molodezhka and The Law of the Stone Jungle. He is the son of actor Alexei Ogurtsov, who starred in such films as “Officers”, “Paragraph 78” and some others.
The acting career interested Igor quite early, as he often had to watch the filming process, in which his father participated. At the insistence of his parents, the young man was educated by entering VGIK, although a military career was also of interest to him.
As an actor, he made his debut at the age of 11, starred in a cameo role. Further, more and more profitable offers began to come to him. The role of hockey player Semyon Bakin in the TV series Molodezhka made him a real star.
9. Ivan Yankovsky
The young man is the son of not only famous parents, his parents are actors, grandparents were also engaged in acting.
The actor received his first role at the age of ten in the film “Come See Me”, directed by his famous grandfather (actor Oleg Ivanovich Yankovsky).
In the 8th grade, the boy began to study at a film school, after which he entered GITIS. The young man played the main role in the film “Indigo”, which was released in 2008. Also, the audience could see the actor in such films as “Rag Union”, “Without Borders”, “Night Watchmen” and some others.
8. Nikita Presnyakov
The father of the young man is the famous singer Vladimir Presnyakov Jr., and his mother is the singer and actress Kristina Orbakaite. He is also the grandson of Alla Borisovna Pugacheva.
The young man is known to the public as an actor, musician and soloist of the Multiverse group, created in 2015. His debut role as an actor took place in the film “Indigo”, released on screens in 2008. He also played in such films as “Yolki” and “Yolki-2”.
In addition, Nikita took part in many TV shows, for example, Just Like It, Cruel Intentions. In addition to his acting career, the young man also tries himself as a director and clip maker.
7. Elizaveta Boyarskaya
The father of the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation is the famous Soviet actor Mikhail Boyarsky. Larisa Luppian – her mother is also an actress.
As a teenager, the future actress was engaged in dancing, attended a modeling school. After graduating from a general education institution, she decided to enter the Faculty of Journalism, but quickly lost interest in it and left the university, entering the Academy of Theater Arts.
Her first role was played on the theater stage in 2006. The fame and love of the public brought the actress roles in such films as “Park of the Soviet Period” and “Irony of Fate. Continuation”. She also starred in numerous TV series.
6. Nikita Efremov
The popular Russian actor is the grandson of the famous actor Oleg Efremov, the son of Mikhail Efremov. At an early age, Nikita went in for sports, took an active part in school amateur performances, and was interested in music.
Graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School. In 2009, he began to play at the Sovremennik Theater. The viewer is known for his roles in such films as “Cinderella”, “Rehearsals”, “Excellent”. The actor also starred in numerous television series: “The Eighties”, “Londongrad”, “Kuprin. Duel”, “Quiet Don”.
5. Anton and Pavel Tabakov
Anton was born into a family of actors, his father is Oleg Tabakov, and his mother is Lyudmila Krylova. He began acting in films at the age of seven, playing in the film “Timur and his team.”
In his youth he worked in theaters, but in the 80s. went into the restaurant business. In 2018, he agreed to voice the cat Matroskin in the new cartoon Prostokvashino, in the first cartoons this character was voiced by the actor’s father.
Pavel is also the son of Oleg Tabakov, his mother is Marina Zudina. As a child, the boy was fond of playing musical instruments. As an actor, he made his debut at the age of 12, playing in the play “Moon Monster”. In 2011, he decided to enter the theater school. The actor starred in such films as “Star”, “Duelist”, “Tobol” and others.
4. Victor and Ivan Dobronravov
The father of Victor and Ivan is the famous Russian actor Fyodor Dobronravov.
Victor is the eldest son of the actor, he graduated from the theater school in 2004. Played more than 60 roles in films. The viewer can remember him from such films as “What Men Talk About”, “Mirrors”, “T-34”.
Ivan is Victor’s younger brother. Studied at the Shchukin School. He starred in such films as “Return”, “Truce”, “Wonderland”, “Buy Me” and some others.
3. Julia Menshova
The father of the actress is film director V.V. Menshov, mother, People’s Artist V.V. Alentova. In her youth, the future actress was fond of literature, read a lot, tried to write herself, dreamed of becoming a journalist.
In 1990 she entered the Moscow Art Theater School and received a diploma with honors. For many years she worked on the stage of the Moscow theater named after A.P. Chekhov. She starred in such films as “The Picky Groom”, “Big Love”, “Seventh Night”.
2. Ivan Urgant
The famous TV presenter, singer, actor and showman was born in an acting family. He received an acting education, but after graduating from the academy, he tried himself in another job. In 1999 he got a job on the radio.
He also starred in a large number of television shows, took part in the filming of documentaries, and was engaged in voice acting. He is best known to the public as the host of the show “Evening Urgant” and the role of Boris in all parts of the film “Christmas Trees”.
1. Anna, Artem, Nadezhda Mikhalkovy
Anna is the eldest daughter of the famous film director Nikita Mikhalkov. She received acting education at VGIK. Today she tries herself not only as an actress, but also as a director. The actress is known to the general public for her roles in such films as “Playing the Victim”, “Dr. Richter”, “Selfie” and many others. Anna was also the producer of six films, is the owner of numerous awards.
Artem is Anna’s younger brother. He is a Russian actor, producer and screenwriter. He starred in such films as “9th Company”, “The Way”, “Duhless” and many others.
Nadezhda is the youngest daughter of film director Nikita Mikhalkov. She is a TV presenter and actress. The viewer can remember her roles in the following films: “Burnt by the Sun”, “The President and His Granddaughter”, “City”. She is also actively involved in directing and producing.