Konstantin Raikin

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Konstantin Raikin
Born Konstantin Arkadyevich Raikin
(1950-07-08) 8 July 1950
Leningrad, USSR
Alma mater The Schukin Theater college
Occupation Actor, director
Years active 1971–present
Spouse(s) Yelena Butenko
Children Polina Raikina

Konstantin Arkadyevich Raikin (Константи́н Арка́дьевич Ра́йкин, July 8, 1950, Leningrad, USSR) is a Russian actor and theatre director, the head of the Moscow Satyricon Theatre (since 1988). Konstantin Raikin has been honoured with the titles Meritorious Artist of Russia (1985) and the People's Artist of Russia (1993). Among his accolades are the Russian State Prize (1995), the Order of Merit for the Fatherland (III, IV – 2000, 2010) and the Golden Mask award (1995, 2000, 2005, 2008).[1] He is the son of Arkady Raikin, the legendary Soviet actor and stand-up comedian.[2]

References

  1. "Райкин". www.satirikon.ru. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
  2. "Райкин Константин Аркадьевич". www.rusactors.ru. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
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