Andrey Merzlikin
Andrey Ilyich Merzlikin is a Russian film and theater actor.
Early life
Andrey Merzlikin was born in Kaliningrad near Moscow. In the first education – radio engineer of space engineering, then earned a degree in economics. In parallel, he graduated from the acting department Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. While studying at the institute, he starred in the short film "How I Spent My Summer" and received the prize for best actor at the film festival VGIK.Personal life
In March 2006 Andrey married Anna Osokina – psychologist. They have three children: son Fyodor, daughter Serafima and daughter Evdokiya. Four children.Career
Merzlikin has appeared in over fifteen films and in several television productions.Filmography
Political Activities
Merzlikin supported the pro-Russian separatist movement during the war in Donbas, referring to secessionist fighters as "heroes." In May 2015 Merzlikin visited the separatist-controlled Donetsk People's Republic, where he and other Russian actors presented film "The Brest Fortress".The actor publicly voiced his support for Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He subsequently campaigned for Vladimir Putin during the 2024 Russian presidential election