Vladimir Feklenko: “My wife and I immediately decided that the child lives like his parents”

Biography

Vladimir Feklenko is a Russian theater and film actor who is familiar to television viewers from his participation in the popular serial projects “Capercaillie”, “Mukhtar. New trace" and "University. New Dorm", where both the dramatic and comedic talents of the actor were revealed.

Vladimir Feklenko was born in December 1985. At the time of the boy’s birth, the family’s 15-year-old daughter, Dasha, was already growing up. Both Vladimir’s mother and older sister are actresses. Mother Natalya Feklenko is an Honored Artist of Russia. Daria Feklenko is also known to viewers from popular TV series. So before the eyes of the growing boy there were two wonderful role models.

Actor Vladimir Feklenko

But the mother, who knew the underbelly of acting, did not want such a difficult life for her youngest child. The woman wanted the boy to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, military attache, Major General Vladimir Nikolaevich Feklenko. The second grandfather of the future actor also served in the diplomatic field. Father Vladimir had a serious profession: he made a career as a scientist in the field of physical and mathematical sciences, and often went on business trips abroad.

At first, Vladimir Feklenko leaned heavily on foreign languages. He spoke French and English fluently. On the advice of his mother, the son began to prepare for admission to MGIMO. He attended Arabic courses. But either something didn’t work out with learning the language, or his mother’s genes took over, but Vladimir suddenly dropped out of the course and after the 10th grade went to enroll in a theater university. I chose the Shchukin School. Got in on the first try. I ended up with a wonderful mentor - director and actor Mikhail Borisov.

Vladimir Feklenko

After this, performances with the actor’s participation could be seen at the Central Theater of the Russian Army and at the Stanislavsky Moscow Drama Theater.

Popular actor Vladimir Feklenko: “We did a lot of hooliganism in Glukhara”

Vladimir Feklenko won people's love thanks to his role as the fearless investigator Kolya Tarasov in the series "Capercaillie". He is also remembered as the adventurer and swindler Oleg Smirnov from Univer. On February 26, Saransk audiences will have the opportunity to see the actor in the play “The Slut,” where he will play along with Stas Yarushin and Tigran Keshchyan. Vladimir Feklenko told TATYANA NOVIKOVA about himself and his film works.

“S”: Vladimir, your parents wanted you to become a diplomat and you to become an actor. Do you regret your choice? - No. Although sometimes it can be difficult. But every profession has its difficulties. If you have talent and a great desire to work, then I think you can cope with them!.. Yes, now they are investing less money in cinema. But what to do? Get upset and give up on yourself? And who will benefit from this? It is not only members of my profession who are suffering from the crisis. But that's life. And there will be many more ups and downs. And you don’t need to worry so much and paint reality with dark colors. Believe me, there is always a way out of any difficult situation. Here's an example. Not allowed into Turkey and Egypt? So you can fly there from Minsk airport! Many people do this now. “S”: Tell us how you celebrated Christmas. — On January 6 I had a performance in St. Petersburg. And it so happened that the holiday found me on the train. But the next day our whole large and friendly family gathered in Moscow. We also recently celebrated my 30th birthday. How do I feel at this new stage of life? You know, I'm calm about dates. I'm not looking for any symbols in them. Nothing changed. Everything is the same as at 29 years old. I'm just living my life, improving and becoming a more well-rounded person.

“S”: This is very useful for an actor. You once said that the series “Univer” gave you the opportunity to misbehave... - Of course. And this was not only the case in this youth sitcom. And in Glukhara we did a lot of hooliganism. There were times when we simply walked away from the everyday police story. And in “Univer” the plot itself was conducive to mischievous antics. The writers and directors did a great job! By the way, when I returned to the series after a long break, I was surprised to see my fellow student, who was the director there, on the set. I was happy because we had not seen each other for many years, and suddenly such an unexpected meeting! So we had fun! By the way, we are coming to Saransk together with the guys from the Univer team - Ararat Keshchyan and Stas Yarushin. We'll show you the comedy play "The Weasel." I assure you that while watching it, people will have fun and forget about their hardships and adversities. A world of funny characters awaits them! “S”: In the film “Glukhar” you played the young investigator Nikolai Tarasov. Agree that many people now have a negative attitude towards people in uniform. Have you ever encountered injustice on their part? - This didn’t happen. I don’t think you need to think equally bad about everyone. In every profession there are both worthy and unworthy people... But I really hope that those who dishonor the honor of the uniform are becoming fewer. One day I was invited to a meeting with the relatives of deceased internal affairs officers, which was organized by the former Minister of Defense. They talked a lot about the feat of these people, about their heroism... You shouldn’t judge someone’s work superficially. It happens that we simply evaluate something that, in fact, we do not know about.

“S”: In Alexander Stefanovich’s series “Courage,” which caused a lot of mixed responses, you played the second husband of Alla Pugacheva. Have you ever met a Prima Donna in your life? - No. We fly in different orbits. I don’t know how she reacted to “Courage”. I will only say that there was nothing bad towards me on her part. This is an ordinary film with an ordinary life story... To be honest, I would not like to comment on this situation. “S”: Now let’s talk a little about sports. It is known that you are fond of football. Which club do you support? — Of course, for Spartak Moscow. Whenever possible, I try to attend the matches of my favorite team. I went to the game between the Russian and Austrian national teams when ours lost. But, thank God, then everything worked out. I've always loved sports. And I try, despite my busy schedule, to devote more time to him. I go skiing. And at Epiphany I will already be on Elbrus. By the way, like all Orthodox people, I really respect this holiday. I go to church. True, this happens less often now than before. But the Lord lives in a person’s heart. And I am grateful to Him for his help! “S”: Alpine skiing is a dangerous sport. Tell me honestly: isn’t it scary? “I wouldn’t say that... But it’s scary... when I go out onto the balcony.” I’ve had this since childhood - I once tripped over a threshold and broke my head. Since then I have been trying to overcome this balconophobia.

"S": Do you like to travel? - Yes. Traveled to different parts of the world. And there are many more places that I would like to visit. When I have free time, I try to enjoy new cities and countries. Believe me, it's wonderful! It’s a pity that I haven’t explored Asia yet. “S”: What would you wish to the residents of Mordovia, whom you will meet soon? - So that there are as many reasons for joy in life as possible! So that every day brings only positive emotions! To make every second of life interesting! Congratulations to all residents of your republic on the past New Year holidays and Epiphany!

Private bussiness

Vladimir Vladimirovich Feklenko was born in 1985 in Moscow. After 10th grade I went to enter the Shchukin Theater School. He was accepted because there was a shortage of male students. I had to take the 11th grade exams externally. He served in the theater of the Russian Army. He started acting in 2005. The first work was a role in the detective story “The Head of a Classic”. The series "Capercaillie" brought popularity. He also starred in the films “Univer. New Dorm", "Game", "Law and Order", "Courage". Married. Have a daughter.

Movies

A cinematic biography of Vladimir Feklenko began in 2005. The artist made his debut in the detective film “The Head of a Classic”. Then there were several roles in top-rated TV series, the most famous of which are “Thank God You Came!”, “Rush to the Room,” “Law and Order” and “The Wedding Ring.”

Vladimir Feklenko in the TV series "Capercaillie"

But the star role, after which fame fell on Vladimir Feklenko, came with the series “Capercaillie” in 2008. The role of Kolya Tarasov, a trainee and then a police lieutenant and investigator, brought the artist incredible love from the audience. Vladimir's hero, deeply decent, intolerant of any injustice and even too correct, was liked by the actor himself.

It is noteworthy that Vladimir Feklenko might not have gotten into this series. At first, the editors doubted that he would be suitable for the role of Nikolai Tarasov. Now it’s difficult to imagine that someone other than Feklenko could play the Pyatnitsky police department trainee Kolya.

The young artist was busy in the series “Capercaillie” for 4 years. This work turned out to be a wonderful start in the career of Vladimir Feklenko.

Vladimir Feklenko in the series “Univer. New dorm"

After this, the artist began to appear frequently on screen. Most often these are popular TV series. In 2011, Vladimir Feklenko received the role of Oleg in the youth comedy series “Univer. New Dorm", a continuation of the popular sitcom "Univer".

In the new series about the lives of students, popular characters already familiar to television viewers remain, for example, Anton (Stanislav Yarushin) and Kuzya (Vitaly Gogunsky), who have already become fifth-year students, but the focus of the plot shifts to newcomers. Among these newcomers is the hero of Vladimir Feklenko.

The actor’s minor roles also turned out to be striking. In 2012, the actor appeared in the melodramatic project “The Heart is Not a Stone,” and in 2014 he joined the film crew of “Karpov” in the second season of this series, already beloved by television viewers.

Vladimir Feklenko in the TV series “Street Laws”

The actor began to appear more and more often in melodramatic and detective films, and practically stopped appearing in comedies. The tall (the actor's height is 187 cm) young man with regular and harmonious facial features, the directors liked him more in the role of a valiant policeman or a lyrical hero-lover, and not as an object for jokes.

In 2014, Vladimir Feklenko received two main roles at once. In the crime film “Street Laws,” the actor played the role of forensic expert Dmitry Makarkin. The film tells about the difficult work of operatives, while paying attention to both the detective tasks of the main characters and their personal lives. The actor’s hero is the life of the party and a loyal friend, but he also has a dark side: the man lives in two families, which, however, rather brings problems and misfortunes to the hero than joy.

Vladimir Feklenko in the film "Courage"

The action of another film, in which the actor received the main role, takes place in the 1970s, and the film is called “Courage”. Vladimir Feklenko plays the role of the young director of Mosfilm, Alex, who helps the talented singer Halla (Alexandra Volkova) make her way.

Filmography[edit | edit code]

Director's work[edit | edit code]

Mukhtar. New track: Episodes 64 and 65.

Participation in performances[edit | edit code]

• "Egoists"
• "The Doctor Knows Everything"
• "Dangerous Boys"
• "Ivan Tsarevich - The Frog Princess"
• "Weasel"
• "This is not the place for you"
• "Who will you hang out with"
• "Cruel Lesson"
• "Two husbands for the price of one"
• "Love according to Stanislavsky's system"
• "Romi Valga"
• “Let them talk” (“Coupletists”)
• "Love potion"

Currently Vladimir is involved in the following performances:

• "Dangerous Boys"
• “Egoists” (premiere 12/13/2014)
• “The Doctor Knows Everything” (premiere 08/25/2017)
• “Love Potion” (premiere 10/23/2018, Zelenograd)
• "Who will you hang out with"

Personal life

The series, which made Vladimir Feklenko a star, became a turning point in his life. And not only in my career. During the filming of “Capercaillie”, Vladimir Feklenko’s personal life also changed for the better. He met his girlfriend, make-up artist Camilla, with whom he immediately fell in love.

At first, Camilla and Vladimir hid their romance, but soon the secret became clear. The couple rented an apartment and began living together, not imagining a further life apart.

Vladimir Feklenko with his wife

On New Year 2010, Vladimir proposed to his beloved. This happened while on vacation in the Carpathians. The future husband and wife got married in the summer of the same year, choosing an unforgettable place for the ceremony - Jamaica.

Now the charming daughter Miroslava is growing up in the Feklenko family. His wife and daughter are frequent guests on the actor’s Instagram, although Vladimir still appears alone in most photographs.

Vladimir Feklenko now

2016 turned out to be rich in leading roles for the actor. Vladimir Feklenko played the role of police captain Maxim Zharov in the detective series “Mukhtar. New trail." This series traditionally tells about the life of the police dog Mukhtar, who catches criminals together with the owner-investigator of the Department of Internal Affairs. The series is filmed in the classic genre of police series, where each story arc brings a separate independent case, which the main characters investigate. At the same time, the series are connected by the same characters, their long-term problems and experiences.

In addition, Vladimir Feklenko played the main male role in the melodrama “Who Am I”. The actor’s hero is a young man named Artem, the son of the owner of a shopping center. A terrible accident occurred near this center, the victim of which, although he survived, lost his memory. The owner of the shopping center took in a girl who is sure that before the accident she was an illiterate orphan. But Artem decides to help the girl remember the past, and together the young people learn that the so-called orphanage had parents, and the accident turned out to be not a tragic accident.

Also this year, the actor received minor roles. The artist played the role of operative Vladimir Malygin in the crime drama “Bouncer.” The film tells about the life of a criminal gang. The main character of this crime series is a man who, in a critical situation, took upon himself the crime of the head of a gang and served fifteen years for it in exchange for full financial support for his family. After his release, the main character becomes a debt bouncer at a collection agency. But the past does not let go of the former bandit, the hero is drawn into a showdown between the gang and the police, and the girl he loves, whom the man pushed away so as not to ruin her life, turns out to be the wife and companion of the gang leader.

Another role this year was the role in the melodramatic mini-series “The Key to His Heart.”