About
Director and screenwriter best known for his work in Russian film and television, particularly the television series Evlampiya Romanova. He has written and directed documentaries including Arrival of a Train and Protocol of Understanding, as well as feature films including Melyuzga and Vercherniy Zvon. His television credits include the documentary series Kazaki, as well as And the War Did Not Kill Me.
Before Fame
He began earning work experience with the film studio Mosfilm in the year 1989. In the year 1995, he graduated from the Russian Institute of Cinematography.
Trivia
In addition to writing and directing, he also has experience as a producer. In the year 2007, he served as the executive producer of the TV movie Zhazhda Ekstrima.
Family Life
He was previously married to Tatyana Semyonova. After their divorce, he married actress Alla Kliouka. Together, they have four children (three sons and one daughter).
Associated With
Ihor Podolchak and Fedor Bondarchuk are also highly renowned directors that were born in Russia.