The Russian series “Interns” was released on television on March 31, 2010. The final episode was shown on February 25, 2020. For 6 years, the creators talked about the life and work of doctors and interns of the city clinic.
Viewers saw 13 seasons consisting of 280 episodes. Episodic roles in the series were performed by stars of Russian show business. The main cast remained unchanged during filming. The actors, who were loved by the audience from the first episodes, worked on the project in the final season.
The series became an achievement for the TNT channel. Producer Vyacheslav Dusmukhametov and director Maxim Pezhemsky created a multi-part film, the footage of which looked modern, believable and bright. The work used a new generation of Red One cameras, so the image that the public saw was different from popular sitcoms. The benefits of using new technologies made it possible to create a film whose trailer looked ultra-modern and attractive.
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During filming, a pavilion was used that replicated the interior of the hospital. To create it, an old factory was converted. Most of the props were previously used in hospitals and clinics. A consultant with a medical background was present at the site.
The plot tells the story of Doctor Bykov, who practices in a city hospital. A sarcastic and talented doctor works in the company of old friends and his beloved woman, teaching interns. The film tells about the work situations and life vicissitudes of the characters through the prism of humor. The series has become popular among audiences of all ages. Photos of actors appear on the covers of glossy magazines and in Internet memes.
Ivan Okhlobystin (Andrey Evgenievich Bykov)
Ivan Okhlobystin
A sharp-tongued, savvy head of the therapeutic department could make a dizzying career. If it weren't for his selfishness and bad temper, life would have been much easier for the interns and his family. Bykov sets the working atmosphere in the department and is its integral symbol.
The leading actor, Ivan Okhlobystin, is known not only as an actor. He writes scripts, produces films, and acts as a journalist, TV presenter and film director. Okhlobystin has the rank of priest, but at his own request he removed himself from ministry. Behind him are images of extraordinary, charismatic and charming heroes with a unique temperament. The actor starred in the films: “Down House” (Parfen Rogozhin), “Tsar” (the jester Vassian), “Generation P” (Malyuta), “Nightingale the Robber” (Nightingale), “Bartender” (bartender).
Svetlana Kamynina (Anastasia Konstantinovna Kisegach)
Svetlana Kamynina |
Buro 24/7 Doctor Bykov’s beloved woman, Anastasia Kisegach, works with him in the same hospital. She is the head physician and Bykov’s boss. Possessing a militant character and willpower, a self-confident woman sometimes shows sentimentality. She softens Bykov’s anger and cools his ardor, if she herself does not become an object of ridicule.
For the role of Kisegach, Svetlana Kamynina received the Golden Rhinoceros award. Her filmography is not rich in leading roles and high-profile projects. The image of the head physician made the actress famous. The artist works in film and television, and does voice-over work. You might have seen Svetlana Kamynina in the films: “Airport” (Alla), “Boomer. The second film" (Lenka), "Simple Things" (Katya), "Revelations" (Raya), "Deli Case No. 1" (Zara).
Svetlana Kamynina
The most popular “Chief Doctor” of Russia is Svetlana. A pleasant woman, ideally suited for the position of manager. In the life of an actress, not everything is as smooth as on stage. Kamynina is still not married, and has never been a married woman. Svetlana doesn’t have children either, but that doesn’t bother her. Kamynina enjoys a free life: traveling, playing sports and discovering new things. For many women, the actress has become an example, because to have a full-fledged personality, it is not necessary to have a man nearby.
Vadim Demchog (Ivan Natanovich Kupitman)
Vadim Demchog |
Peoples.ru Ivan Natanovich, together with Bykov, supervises the interns. The venereologist knows a lot about elite alcohol, which is used to thank him for his services, and does not miss a single skirt. Bykov's best friend, he is periodically in disgrace, and then regains the hero's favor.
Vadim Demchog embodied the selfish and cunning scoundrel on the screen. Interestingly, it has something to do with medicine. Demchog is educated as a psychologist and has implemented several projects in this area. He became an author of books and independently organized television shows and Internet programs. The artist teaches in a theater studio, conducts seminars, performs on stage and works on camera. You have seen Vadim Demchog in the films: “Airport” (Mikhail Yusupov), “Worm” (Don Mook), “Kings of the Game” (Dmitry Terekhov), “Baby” (Alexander Feliksovich), “Corset” (Master Ferdinand).
Main cast: main character
First of all, “Interns” owes its fame to Ivan Okhlobystin, who played the inimitable Doctor Bykov in the series. Since childhood, Okhlobystin dreamed of playing on stage and even studied at VGIK, but was forced to leave it directly for the army. After serving, Ivan finally received a diploma as a director, managed to be ordained a priest, became a father of many children, and made no mistake by accepting an invitation to film in a new Russian series.
The eccentric Okhlobystin got into the role of the no less eccentric Doctor Bykov so much that he managed to outdo even the well-known Doctor House.
The main macho of “Interns” was the charming intern Gleb Romanenko, played by the young talented actor Ilya Glinnikov. Since childhood, the active boy was involved in swimming, football and choreography. Growing up, Glinnikov dreamed of fame and popularity, so he often participated in Olympiads and competitions. The role of Gleb Romanenko brought him the coveted fame and pushed his film career upward at the speed of light.
The role of the only girl intern Varya Chernous was played by the charming Kristina Asmus, who was born into a poor family and dreamed of becoming an actress from a young age, binge-watching TV series with her favorite Natalia Oreiro. Christina’s finest hour came after her invitation to “Interns,” and her naive and pretty heroine was loved in all the CIS countries.
Dmitry Sharakois (Boris Levin)
Dmitry Sharakois |
Rustars.TV As in any group of students, among the interns there is a nerd, a bore and a braggart. He knows everything that is written in professional literature, but understands nothing about human relations. However, Levin manages to win the heart of the head nurse, Lyubov Mikhailovna.
The selfish smart guy was portrayed on screen by Dmitry Sharakois. The actor stars in frivolous comedies, creating original supporting characters. The most striking role in his career so far remains Boris Levin. Working in film and television, Sharakois participated in the creation of projects: “Nobody Knows About Sex” (Gera), “Pregnant” (Dr. Tikhonov), “A Little Unhinged” (Pavel), “A Man with a Guarantee” (Melky) , "Territory" (Phoenix).
Kristina Asmus (Varvara Chernous)
Christina Asmus |
Tv.ua Varya is distinguished by her diligence and diligence. She would be an excellent doctor, according to Bykov, if she had more knowledge and less naivety. The girl becomes the first love of womanizer Gleb Romanenko.
The role of Varvara Chernous brought fame to actress Kristina Asmus. She has participated in a small number of projects in film and television. These are entertaining films, occasionally interspersed with serious full-length films. You can see Kristina Asmus in the films: “Dragon Syndrome” (Alexandra Maksimova), “Cinderella” (Masha Krapivina), “Understudy” (Dasha), “And the Dawns Here Are Quiet...” (Galya Chetvertak), “Champions: Faster. Higher. Stronger" (Svetlana Khorkina).
Ilya Glinnikov (Gleb Romanenko)
Ilya Glinnikov |
Modscheats.ru Gleb Romanenko has a reputation as a “major” and a ladies’ man. The goal of his internship is to interact with attractive patients and nurses. Romanenko's mother, Kisegach, stands up for her son in front of Bykov if Gleb finds himself in uncomfortable situations. When they become relatives, men will have to improve their relationship for the sake of the woman they love.
Ilya Glinnikov became popular among professionals after his role as a wealthy intern in a TV series on a fashion channel. His filmography is not replete with leading roles in high-profile projects. The peak of the actor’s popularity came when he participated in the reality show “The Bachelor.” You can get acquainted with the works of Ilya Glinnikov by looking at the paintings: “First Love” (Ivan), “Fog” (Anton Chirko), “Only Girls in Sports” (Nikita), “Conductor” (Denis Perlov), “Love with Limits” ( Roma).
Ilya Glinnikov
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A womanizer, a major and a lover of women - this is exactly the character that Ilya Glinnikov embodied in the series “Interns”. The rest of the interns consider Gleb Romanenko to be a major, since he is the son of the head physician Anastasia Kisegach. A woman constantly protects her son when he finds himself in ridiculous situations.
Ilya began performing on stage as a dancer in his own group. Later he began acting in videos, commercials, and the musical “The Bremen Town Musicians.” Glinnikov also participated in the popular show “The Bachelor”.
You can evaluate Ilya’s acting qualities in the following films: “Club”, “First Love”, “Only Girls in Sports”, “Explorer”, “Love with Limits”. The actor also hosted the program “Such a Movie!”
Alexander Ilyin (Semyon Lobanov)
The choice of profession in the case of Semyon Lobanov remains a mystery. Not the most savvy or hot-tempered intern, he is not inclined towards medicine and does not show talent in this field. Lobanov is happy with freebies, loves to sit back and spend time idly. Responsibility in any business becomes a heavy burden for Semyon.
Lobanov was played by Alexander Ilyin. The artist combines acting with performances in the punk band “Lomonosov Plan”. Thanks to music, the actor in him did not die, but a versatile creative personality awoke. The actor succeeds in the role of simpletons and punchy stubborn men. Ilyin is in demand among directors and has taken part in serious large-scale projects: “Playing the Victim” (Seva), “Cruelty” (Kirill), “The Tsar” (Fedka Basmanov), “The Time of the First” (Vladimir Markelov), “The Legend of Kolovrat” ( Karkun).
Alexander Ilyin
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Ilyin got the role of the simple-minded Semyon Lobanov in the series “Interns”. Although the slow-witted slow-witted Lobanov did not come to medicine at the behest of his heart, he considers himself an experienced doctor. A constant lack of money forces the intern to borrow funds from colleagues.
Alexander Ilyin admits that according to the script, Lobanov was a complete idiot, but the actor found it boring to play such a character. Therefore, he endowed him with human qualities so that people would empathize with the hero.
Ilyin played his debut role in the television series “Little Things in Life.” In addition to acting, Alexander enjoys writing songs and performs in the group “Lomonosov Plan”. He also played in the following films: “Wild Field”, “Boomerang Heart”, “Mysterious Passion”, “Coach”.
One Byron (Phil Richards)
One Byron |
Literature news Phil Richards became Bykov's intern by chance. Having arrived from America as an exchange student, the intern turned out to be one of the most gifted students. When choosing a direction for subsequent work, Phil was invited by Kupitman to the department of venereology.
Odin Byron played a naive and simple-minded American whose parents turned out to be a homosexual couple. His biography resembles the story of the character embodied on the screen. Byron moved to Russia to study at the Moscow Art Theater School and stayed here for further work in theater and cinema. The role of Phil Richards is the artist’s most striking work on camera. He starred in the films: “Ivan the Terrible” (ambassador), “Capital of Sin” (Max), “Spiral” (Sasha), “12 months. A New Tale" (July), "Maximum Impact" (Floyd).
Intern Varvara Chernous – actress Kristina Asmus
Everyone was crazy about Varechka! Her modesty, gentleness, beauty and desire to become a good doctor made the heroine of the series very popular.
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asmuskristina
Actress Kristina Asmus is now 30 years old. She acts in films, plays in the theater and enjoys family life. The star’s husband was the famous comedian Garik Kharlamov, and four years ago the couple had a beautiful daughter, who was named Nastenka.
Svetlana Permyakova (Skryabina Lyubov Mikhailovna)
Svetlana Permyakova |
Cosmopolitan The good-natured but touchy older sister does not suffer from a lack of male attention. Among the contenders for her heart, there are few who she considers worthy. Her lover turns out to be intern Levin, but her true feelings appear much later. Unexpectedly, love awakens towards an old friend, Ivan Kupitman.
Svetlana Permyakova is known to the viewer as a member of the KVN team “Parma”. The actress has an extraordinary acting talent, which she was able to demonstrate in television projects and feature films. Permyakova starred in the films: “Soldiers” (Zhanna Topalova), “Happy Together” (Mila Karpova), “Housekeeper” (Sveta), “Kalachi” (head of the post office), “Father Frost. Battle of the Magicians" (Baba Lyuba).
Alexander Lyapin (Alexey Maltsev)
Alexander Lyapin |
KinoKopilka A hard worker, able, if not to understand, then to memorize, Maltsev takes on any assigned task. He is one of the few who respects Bykov. A new generation intern follows Levin's path and begins an affair with his second older sister, Margarita Pavlovna.
The hardworking Maltsev was portrayed by Alexander Lyapin. The artist is known for his role in “Interns,” but among his works there are images of other roles. Lyapin acts in films and on television. Have you seen the performer in the films: “The Vanished Empire” (Sergei Narbekov), “Moscow. Three Stations 2" (Roma), "The Other Side of the Moon" (Stepan Dubchenko), "Fartsa" (Petrukhin), "Superbad" (Dima).
Anastasia Kisegach (Svetlana Kamynina)
The head physician of the hospital is tough and self-confident, but still femininely emotional Anastasia Kisegach. She is in a romantic relationship with Andrei Bykov, has been divorced for a long time, and her son, Gleb Romanenko, bears his father’s surname, so few people know about their relationship. The actress wanted to act in films and for the sake of this she entered the acting department of the International Slavic Institute, but after graduation the girl was not taken to act anywhere for a long time. Svetlana was noticed only in the film “Boomer”, and the role of the head physician in “Interns” is still her biggest work.
Aglaya Tarasova (Sofia Kalinina)
Aglaya Tarasova |
Life.ru The capricious and capricious Sophia, one of the new interns, is Kupitman’s niece. An educated girl from the provinces came to Moscow to become a doctor. Gleb Romanenko fell in love with her. He invited Sophia to get married, but she unexpectedly canceled the wedding. The heroes have to work in the same hospital, despite their past feelings.
The image of Sophia was created by Aglaya Tarasova, daughter of Ksenia Rappoport. The actress's filmography consists of 10 projects. Aglaya did not choose a career as an artist. This is how the circumstances developed. Thanks to them, Tarasova’s acting career began, in which there was a place for the films: “After School” (Frida), “Heteras of Major Sokolov” (Lyusya), “Pure Moscow Murders” (Dasha).
Sonya Kalinina (Aglaya Tarasova)
Sophia, or Sonya, is Kupitman's niece. And she constantly gets it from her colleagues because she got to work “through connections.” In fact, she is an enterprising, positive girl and ready to prove to her parents that she is independent. Aglaya Tarasova is a sought-after actress, she starred in the acclaimed film “Ice,” and she also got one of the main roles in the film “Heteras of Major Sokolov.” The actress dated Ilya Glinnikov for a long time, but they broke up in 2016, after which Aglaya dated Milos Bikovich, her co-star in the film “Ice.”
Azamat Musagaliev (Timur Alabaev)
Azamat Musagaliev |
Мyaltai A general practitioner from a private clinic, Timur Borisovich Alabaev, joins the older generation towards the end of the series. He turns out to be the ex-husband of the intern girl. The relationship between them is strained due to a broken marriage, unabated feelings and attention from colleagues.
The role of Alabaev was played by Azamat Musagaliev, a TV presenter and showman, known for his participation in KVN as captain of the Kamyzyak Territory Team. Today, the role in the TV series “Interns” is the only one in Musagaliev’s filmography. He continues to collaborate with the TNT channel, hosting the program “Where is the logic?” and starring in the show “Once Upon a Time in Russia.”
Christine Asmus
The beauty and darling of Russian cinema was credited with a whole host of affairs: both with other Russian pop stars and with unknown suitors. Christina rarely let the media know about the details of her personal life. In 2013, new rumors spread: Asmus won the heart of Garik Kharlamov, a married comedian from the TNT channel. Fans of Garik and just outsiders hastily moved on to insulting Asmus’ personality, calling her a homewrecker, because in their opinion, the actress wanted to destroy the family and take her husband away from it.
A year later, Garik himself stood up for his beloved, explaining to the public that problems in his family began even before the appearance of actor Christina Asmus in the life. Everything was already heading towards divorce when a beautiful actress appeared on the horizon. Passion was seething in the couple, followed by an elegant marriage proposal, and then a beautiful wedding, at which the bride was already pregnant.
In 2014, a daughter, Nastya, appeared in the Asmus-Kharlamov family. The family is happy together, traveling, relaxing. Parents continue to build a career, and the little girl continues to grow and gain experience. The main thing is that in the star couple everything is built on love, which is why we can only be happy for Christina and Garik, who found each other.
