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Elena KravchenkoTheatre and film actress
Date of Birth: 15.12.1966
Country:  Ukraine |
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Childhood and Early Life
Elena Kravchenko, a renowned Russian actress, was born in a humble town in the Odessa region. Her father pursued engineering, while her mother dedicated herself to medicine. The family embarked on several relocations until settling in Berdyansk, where Elena spent her formative years.
At a tender age, she discovered her passion for the stage at a local theater club. Under the guidance of a seasoned professional actress, rather than a mere literature teacher, the club instilled in Elena a deep appreciation for pronunciation and vocal delivery. Consequently, when she set out to conquer Moscow's prestigious theater institutes, her Southern accent did not pose the usual impediment.
Education and Early Career
Elena's talent and determination led her to the Boris Shchukin Higher Theater School, where she honed her craft under the tutelage of the esteemed Alexander Kalyagin. Upon graduation, she joined the esteemed Mossovet State Academic Theater company. Her cinematic debut, however, was delayed due to the film industry's post-Soviet decline.
Undeterred, Elena ventured into another popular medium: reality television. She became a contestant on the inaugural season of "Last Hero," a survival competition show. Despite initial reservations, she preserved her dignity and remained true to herself throughout the experience. The show also had a profound impact on her personal life.
Film Career
Elena's cinematic breakthrough came with the historical detective series "March of the Turkish," in which she portrayed the wife of a banker. Subsequent roles in critically acclaimed films such as "The Godfather Son," "Love is Blind," "Moscow. Central District," and "Citizen Chief" cemented her reputation.
In 2003, Elena achieved widespread recognition as the lead protagonist in the drama "Lady Mayor," the third installment in a trilogy. Her portrayal of Elizaveta Basargina, previously played by Irina Lachina, showcased her ability to breathe new life into established characters. She went on to star in numerous contemporary detective shows, including "The Return of Mukhtar," "Hour of Volkov," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Her contributions to crime dramas like "Zveroboy" and "Alien Souls" and melodramas like "My Beloved Genius," "Wedding Ring," and "Common Therapy" further solidified her versatility as an actress.
A recent highlight of Elena's career was her portrayal of Elena Konstantinovna in the sports series "Molodezhka." In this role, she mothered hockey players played by Makar Zaporozhsky and Alexander Sokolovsky. During the same period, she lent her talent to the crime series "Petrovich" and the psychological drama "Between Two Fires" about firefighters.
Personal Life
Elena's first marriage was to Valery Yaremenko, a renowned Russian artist. However, the relationship did not endure. She subsequently faced various challenges in her personal life.
Fate brought Elena together with journalist and television host Mikhail Kozhukhov during her "Last Hero" experience on the shores of Panama. Their bond deepened after the project, and they have been happily married for several years. Mikhail had two children from his previous marriage, and Elena gave birth to their son, Andrey. Following their wedding, Elena adopted the surname Kozhukhova and occasionally appears under that name in film credits.
Filmography
2003 - "Lady Mayor"2004 - "The Godfather Son"
2004 - "Love is Blind"
2005 - "Citizen Chief-2"
2009 - "Alien Souls"
2010 - "Common Therapy-2"
2012 - "My Beloved Genius"
2012 - "Petrovich"
2013-2016 - "Molodezhka"
2014 - "Between Two Fires"
2017 - "Disappeared"
