Mikhail Gavrilov: biography and personal life of the actor

Childhood

On July 7, 1985, a handsome boy was born into a family of hereditary military men, who was given the name Mikhail at birth. The family spent the first years of their son’s life in Tolyatti, and in 1990 they moved to the Perm region to the small Trans-Ural town of Chusovoy. True, for some time little Mikhail Gavrilov lived with his grandmother in Naberezhnye Chelny, where he was enrolled in a theater studio.

As a little boy, he didn't think he would ever become an actor. He had no time to think about it: he studied at a music school (accordion class), played football, practiced freestyle wrestling and boxing. Misha was interested in cinema solely as a viewer.

Either medicine or art...

His first profession has nothing to do with creativity. After completing 9 classes, Mikhail Gavrilov (later an actor) becomes a student at a medical college, and later at the Perm Polytechnic University. But, after studying there for a while, he dropped everything and went to serve in the army, where he stayed for three years. Moreover, he spent the usual time of military service required by law with such enthusiasm that he signed a contract and served in the professional army for the second year and a half.

After three years of service, Mikhail came up with the idea of ​​studying at a military university. But the desire to change everything in my life outweighed. Therefore, Mikhail Gavrilov leaves for Moscow to try his hand at entering a theater institute. But he always remembered the army with warmth. For him it was a serious school of life. And for him, as a son of the military, the discipline that the army and sports can instill was especially important.

Hidden treasure trove of talent

So, after demobilization, Mikhail Gavrilov, whose photos literally filled the pages of printed publications after the release of his first films, having an engineering diploma in hand, completely unexpectedly for his friends, left for the capital in order to enter the Boris Shchukin Theater Institute. Within the walls of this educational institution, he learned the basics of acting from Valentina Nikolaenko (the audience knows her thanks to the role she played in the comedy about Malinov’s wedding). She, being a very talented teacher, was able to discover a storehouse of talent in the young man, thanks to which Gavrilov became a famous actor in a very short time.

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He entered the Novorossiysk University in Odessa, where he studied at the Faculty of History and Philology, and later transferred to the Faculty of Law in St. Petersburg.

He emigrated to Romania, then moved to France, and graduated from the Sorbonne in Paris.

He taught at the Russian gymnasium in Paris and at the boarding school of St. George in Meudon, and conducted scientific and educational activities at the Catholic University in Paris.

Gavrilov quite consciously came to the conviction that the truth and completeness of perfect Orthodoxy resides in Catholicism. While within the bosom of the Catholic Church, he remained a firm defender of the values ​​of Eastern Church tradition, defining Russian Catholicism as follows:

“The meaning of Russian Catholicism and Russian Catholics is only to show in practice the possibility of Orthodoxy in Catholicism.”

In 1950, Gavrilov was one of the initiators of organizing a pilgrimage of Russian Catholics to Rome, which resulted in the apostolic letter of Pope Pius XII to the peoples of Russia “Sacro vergente anno” and the dedication of Russia to the Heart of the Mother of God in 1952.

Cardinal Eugene Tisserand has repeatedly noted the great benefit of Gavrilov’s works to the cause of Christian unity. Gavrilov was a participant in the Congresses of Russian Catholics in Russia Abroad.

First steps on stage

His film debut took place back in 2009, when the aspiring actor appeared in a small episode in the series “Take Me With You 2.” A little later - a small role in “Code of Honor”. This was his first experience working in front of a movie camera. Mikhail tried to fulfill all the director’s requirements, because he understood that he still didn’t know much. But the directors assessed his work with some bias. They liked such a textured artist, and they were not at all worried that he was just starting his journey in the film industry.

And in 2010, Mikhail Gavrilov, whose filmography began to be replenished with interesting roles, received an invitation to work in the thriller “There’s Someone Here” and its sequel. These shootings provided significant assistance in the development of the actor’s career.

"I'm an actor!"

The most important (according to Gavrilov) and interesting offers began to arrive to the young actor after he received a university diploma (after 2012; this year was very important for him). Now he played in melodramas and television films, everyday stories and detective stories...

In 2012, Gavrilov was invited to one of the main roles - Grisha in the TV series “Crime by Inheritance”. In eight episodes, not only a detective story was shown. There was love, betrayal, and an attempt to restore justice after many years.

Anya comes to the village at the request of her academician grandfather, so that she can prove that her grandfather is innocent in the death of his two friends, which happened many years ago. Already on the spot, having stayed in the old house, Anya meets two local guys: one of them is the son of one of her grandfather’s murdered friends, and the second is the grandson of her grandfather’s colleague and also the grandson of her academic grandfather. It was this grandson, Gregory, who was played by Mikhail Gavrilov.

A little later, the series “Molodezhka” happened in his biography, after which even those who watched it briefly began to recognize the actor. Now he played the center forward of the Bears team - Evgeniy Tsarev. There was no real prototype for this character, so Mikhail gave him many of his own traits. Evgeniy is one of the best athletes on the team, actively striving for his goal. All this is quite close to the actor, because he also loves sports.

He joined the filming process when the other guys were already skating quite well (they already had two seasons of work behind them). This was the first time Gavrilov had experienced such a pace of work: he got up on skates at nine in the morning and left the ice arena at nine in the evening. But this only gave him confidence in his own abilities and brought tangible results.

Mikhail Gavrilov

Soloist of the Ensemble “Russia” named after L.G. Zykina Baritone
Laureate of International competitions, rapidly gaining the appreciation and love of the public in Russia and abroad. Guest soloist of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Participant of the “Romance of Romance” program on the RossiyaK TV channel

With constant success, Mikhail's performances are held at Conservatories, Philharmonic Halls, Theaters and Palaces in Russia and abroad.

From 2001-2004 on the stage of the Mariinsky Theater, performed solo roles in the operas “Boris Godunov” (Tsarevich Feodor), “Macbeth” (The Phantom), “War and Peace” (Trishka), “Gianni Schiki” (Geraldino) ..., toured as part of the Mariinsky Theater troupe in Japan, America, Germany, Austria, Finland, performing on such famous stages as the Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center, etc., performed with orchestras conducted by Valery Gergiev, Gary Bertini, Gianandrea Noseda...

Education: 2004-2009 St. Petersburg Music College named after. ON THE. Rimsky-Korsakov, conducting and choral department, specialty: academic choir conductor. 2009-2013 “Vocal and choral department” of the Faculty of Arts of the St. Petersburg University of “Culture and Arts”, correspondence department. 2014 Russian State Pedagogical University named after. A.I. Herzen, Institute of Music, Theater and Choreography, Department of Solo Singing, Bachelor of Musical Arts, direction of Academic Singing, diploma with honors. 2020 Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Herzen, Institute of Music, Theater and Choreography, Master of Pedagogical Education, diploma with honors. Since 2020, he has been a graduate student at the A.I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University. Since 2012, he has been studying under the guidance of the Honored Artist of Russia, Soloist of the Mariinsky Theater, Alexander Viktorovich Morozov. I studied with an Italian coach at the Monte Carlo Opera (Monaco, Grimaldi Forum, 2010). He improved his vocal skills with the accompanist-assistant class of professor Hoffman Juilliard School (USA, New York, 2010). In December 2013, he studied with Vera Danchenko-Stern (Artistic Director of the Russian Chamber Art Society, Washington).

Awards:

• Participant in many vocal festivals and master classes of outstanding singers, including Sergei Leiferkus, Ruzanna Lisitsian and others.
• Scholarship recipient of the “Talented Youth of Russia” program
• Laureate and Grand Prix winner of the open competition “Romance Trembling Sounds” (St. Petersburg, 2004-2005)
• Diploma winner of the international competition “Window to Europe” (St. Petersburg)
• Laureate of the international competition of Sergei Leiferkus “We Sing Opera” (St. Petersburg, 2008) 2nd prize.
• Laureate of the XIX International competition “Parade of Stars on the Neva” (St. Petersburg, 2012) III prize
• Scholarship holder of the Talented Youth of Russia Foundation
• Laureate of the Gatchina Romansiada named after. I. Shvarts (Leningrad region, Gatchina, 2012) II place
• Laureate of the II International Chamber Singers Competition named after. Tiita Kuusika (Estonia, Pärnu, 2012) III prize
• Laureate of the International Competition “Spring of Romance” (St. Petersburg, 2013) III prize
• Laureate of the International Competition “Vocal Olympus” (St. Petersburg, 2013) 1st prize
• Laureate of the V Open Vocal Competition named after. Valeria Barsova (Sochi, 2013) 1st prize and diploma for the best performance of a romance by S.V. Rachmaninov
• Laureate of the International Vocal Competition named after. B.T. Shtokolova (St. Petersburg, 2014) 2nd prize
• Awarded a Letter of Gratitude from the Institute of Trustees of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin.
• Awarded the Certificate of the Chairman of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society S.V. Stepashin.
• Awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg V.S. Makarov “For high professionalism, responsibility, personal contribution to the military-patriotic education of the youth of St. Petersburg.”
• Awarded the Gratitude of the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg V.S. Makarov “For high professionalism, active participation in the implementation of cultural projects.”
• Awarded the Medal “For the Common Good” by the decision of the Presidium of the Academic Council named after A.I. Herzen.
• Awarded a commemorative medal “For contribution to the veteran movement” (Megapir Association).

Since 2009-2010 performed solo programs in the Concert Hall of the ATOMPROF Institute (State Corporation ROSATOM, JSC ATOMENERGOPROM, St. Petersburg)

He sang in joint concerts: with the Star of the World Opera, winner of the GRAMMY Award, winner of the titles “Best Soprano of the World”, “Splendida” (“Magnificent”), Honored Artist of Russia Galina GORCHAKOVA, with People’s Artist of the RSFSR Sergei LEIFERKUS, People’s Artist of Russia Alexander DEDIK etc. He has performed on the best stages of the World: Metropolitan Opera (USA, New York), Kennedy Center (USA, Washington), Kaunas State Philharmonic (Lithuania, Kaunas), Concert Hall “Flagey” (Belgium, Brussels), National Conservatory of Lisbon (Portugal, Lisbon), Concert Hall “TERVIS” (Estonia, Pärnu), Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky (Russia, Moscow), State Academic Capelle, Small Hall of the Philharmonic named after. M.I.Glinka (Russia, St. Petersburg), etc.

Gave concerts: in one of the most magnificent estate ensembles in Russia of the 19th century - the family estate of the Stroganov-Golitsyns, Maryino Estate (Leningrad region, Andrianovo village, 2012), Repino Estate (St. Petersburg, Repino village, 2012), Rozhdestveno Estate (Leningrad region, Rozhdestveno village, 2012). Participated in the Festive Concert dedicated to the Paralympic Torch Relay (St. Petersburg, March 2014). He took part in the concert program of the International Conference “Neo-fascism in Europe: 70 years later” (St. Petersburg, March 2014) He took part in the event of the Center of National Glory and the St. Andrew the First-Called Foundation, a gala concert in memory of the hero of the Patriotic War of 1812, Field Marshal General , His Serene Highness Prince Peter Christianovich Wittgenstein (1768-1842) within the framework of the project “Serving the Fatherland: Events and Names” (Pskov Drama Theater named after A.S. Pushkin, August 29, 2014) On December 12, 2014, Mikhail Gavrilov made his debut at the National at the Sao Carlos Opera House (Portugal, Lisboa), where he performed with the orchestra the Prologue and Duet of Silvio and Nedda from the opera Pagliacci, together with Elmira Karakhanova. On January 3, 2020, Mikhail took part in the World Fabergé Ball event, which took place at the Pärnu Concert House (Pärnu, Estonia). Performed Renato's aria from the opera Un ballo in Masquerade; Verdi, Mr. Claim's aria from the operetta "The Circus Princess";, the duet of Don Giovanni and Zerlina together with Dara Savinova (Estonia, Switzerland) and the duet from the operetta "The Merry Widow" with Denia Mazzola (Italy), who for a long time was the prima donna of Italian opera houses , including La Scala. Participant of major concert programs in Russia, Estonia, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, his repertoire includes folk, Neapolitan, Soviet, military songs, romances, arias and duets from operas by Russian and Italian composers. On April 24, 2020, he participated in the Stars of the Opera Stage program for the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory “If tomorrow is war, if tomorrow is a campaign” with the State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble “Russia” named after L. Zykina in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory named after P. I. Tchaikovsky (Russia, Moscow). On June 30, 2020, a performance took place at one of the most prestigious festivals in Russia, “Three Centuries of Classical Romance,” by the President of the Festival, People’s Artist of the USSR Irina Bogacheva. Mikhail performed the work of the State Prize Laureate, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, composer Sergei Slonimsky, The Ballad “On the Death of Georgy Zhukov” for baritone, flute, cello, piano and percussion. (Russia, Saint-Petersburg). From September 5-12, 2020, he took part in the “Summer School” organized by Dutch National Opera Talent and The International Vocal Competition (IVC), participated in master classes by Elena Vasilyeva, Sergei Leiferkus, Larisa Dyadkova, Lyubov Orfenova.

At the final concerts at the Theater aan de Parade's-Hertogenbosch and the National Opera &Ballet (Amsterdam) he performed the role of Prince Yeletsky from P.I. Tchaikovsky's opera The Queen of Spades.

Since 2020, he has been the Chairman of the St. Petersburg regional branch of the Interregional public organization “Professional Community of National Academic Performing Arts Workers,” created on the initiative of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, and oversees national music in St. Petersburg. On April 6, 2020, he took part in the Anniversary concert of the People's Artist of the RSFSR, State Prize Laureate Sergei Leiferkus at the Mikhailovsky Theater (St. Petersburg), where he performed the role of the Duke in the opera “The Miserly Knight” and the Shadow of Virgil in the opera “Francesca da Rimini” by S. Rachmaninov After the performance, Mikhail was invited by Sergei Leiferkus and took part in his Anniversary Tour, in concerts in the Small Hall of the Philharmonic (St. Petersburg), the House of Music (Moscow) and the Federal Gorki-Leninskie Museum-Reserve (Moscow region). Participated in the concert of People's Artist of the USSR Vasily Lanovoy (St. Petersburg, Concert Hall "U Finlyandskogo") where he performed military songs as part of the "Immortal Regiment" event. He was invited by the organizing committee of the All-Russian social and civil-patriotic movement “Immortal Regiment” and on May 9, 2016, on Staro-Nevsky Prospect, he performed songs of the war years for the participants of the “Immortal Regiment”. According to rough estimates, more than 600,000 people took part in the action. In 2020, Mikhail, according to established tradition, sang songs of the war years for the participants of the Immortal Regiment; approximately 800,000 people took part in the action. In August 2020, he took part in the International Charity Festival of Christian Culture “Russia - Greece. Together through the centuries" on the island of Corfu (Greek Republic). On May 11, 2017, he made his debut in the Great Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic in the work of the People's Artist of the RSFSR Sergei Slonimsky Cantata “Voice from the Choir” with the choir of the St. Petersburg Conservatory and the State Academic Symphony Orchestra under his direction. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Titov.

On June 29, 2020, the President of the Festival, People’s Artist of the USSR Irina Bogacheva, took part in the Russian festival “Three Centuries of Classical Romance”. Mikhail performed new works by People's Artist of the RSFSR Sergei Slonimsky.

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Personal life of the actor

While still on the set of the series “Someone Is Here,” Mikhail Gavrilov met his soulmate. His wife, Anna Nosatova, is also an actress. Then they played a couple in love, but feelings flared up only while working on the second part of the television project.

After the end of the filming process, the couple went on vacation to the Dominican Republic. It was there, immersed in love more and more, that they decided to get married. And in September 2012, the young couple had a son, who was named Andrei. Now the family lives in a cottage near Moscow.

Mikhail Gavrilov is proud of his family. He realized that a man truly matures only when he becomes a father. Mikhail decided for himself that he would offer his heir all possible paths and options, and Andryushka himself would make his choice. But dad will send his son to hockey when he grows up, if only so that the boy learns discipline.

Professional activity

In 2001-2004, he performed children's solo roles in performances of the Mariinsky Theater on the stage of the theater and on tour with the opera troupe, performing, in particular, at the Metropolitan Opera (New York, USA) and the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC). USA) with orchestras conducted by Valery Gergiev, Gary Bertini and Gianandrea Noseda. He began to win first prizes at international vocal competitions. Since 2012 he has been studying under the guidance of the Mariinsky Theater soloist Alexander Morozov. He improved his vocal skills under the guidance of teachers from the Monte Carlo Opera and the New York Juilliard School. In 2013, he studied with Vera Danchenko-Stern, artistic director of the Russian Society of Chamber Arts in Washington. Participated in master classes with Sergei Leiferkus, Ruzanna Lisitsian and other famous singers. He has performed in concert halls and theaters in Lisbon, Brussels, Kaunas, Pärnu, Sochi and St. Petersburg. Regularly participates in various festivals, concerts, anniversary events, charity events, and performs solo programs.

In 2020, the anniversary solo concert “Mikhail Gavrilov Gathers Friends” took place

Since 2020 - guest artist of the Mikhailovsky Theater.

Speaks Italian and English. The singer's repertoire includes folk and Soviet songs, romances, arias and duets from operas by Russian and Italian composers and operettas.