But no one can fight the fate – while still in the drama school, he did his first film. The title was “The Arthuro Whee’s Career. The New Version” directed by Boris Blank and based on Brecht’s original novel. Featured by a bunch of well-known and talented stars, the film, nevertheless, gained a lot of controversial opinions.

       '…Shortly before the graduation from Schukinsk Drama School (and still considering other alternatives as to my future profession), I was nevertheless taking part in any project my class had, negotiating deals with various theaters. Back then, I never had a feeling I was doing it for myself in the first place; on the other hand, maybe I was just fooling myself. All in all, I had to be a part of this, because so many people I knew were involved. They cared of their future career, and, had I stayed aside, I would’ve set them up. In any case, I was showing up in many theaters, with my inner feelings telling me it was just because I cared of my mates.  I believe that was the reason I was more relaxed and less nervous. The Theater n.a. Gogol was the first try, many other followed, with many offers coming. However, I chose the Gogol Theater somehow.

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