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Yuriy KrapovUkrainian actor from the Kvartal-95 studio and TV presenter
Date of Birth: 13.09.1973
Country:  Ukraine |
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Biography of Yuriy Krapov
Yuriy Nikolaevich Krapov, a Ukrainian actor and television host, was born on September 13, 1973, in the city of Kryvyi Rih. He is a member of the famous "Kvartal-95" studio and has appeared in popular shows such as "Mr. Ripley's Incredible Collection" and "Galileo".
Early Life and Education
Yuriy comes from a family with a strong academic background. His father, Nikolay Petrovich Krapov, is an electrical engineer, while his mother, Lyubov Karpovna Krapova, was a history teacher and served as a deputy head at the school Yuriy attended until the eighth grade. He has a sister named Elena.
At the age of 16, Yuriy decided to pursue his education at the Suvorov Military School, from which he graduated with a gold medal. In 1991, he enrolled at the Kryvyi Rih Mining Institute, majoring in electrical engineering.
Career
During his time at the Suvorov Military School, Yuriy actively participated in various extracurricular activities. From his second year at the institute, he joined the student theater of variety miniatures called "Short Circuit" together with Yuriy Koryavchenkov. Later, this creative group merged with the STEM "Besprizornik" theater, where Alexander Pikalov was the artistic director at the time.
Yuriy's talent and passion for performing led him to join the KVN team called "Kryvyi Rih Gang". Later, he was invited by Vladimir Zelensky and his colleagues to join the KVN team "Zaporizhzhia - Kryvyi Rih - Transit". In 1997, this legendary team became the champion of the Highest League.
In 1998, Yuriy and his friends established their own team called "95 Kvartal", which is considered one of the most prominent teams in the history of KVN. From 1999 to 2003, "95 Kvartal" participated in the Highest League of KVN and the Highest Open Ukrainian League of KVN.
Professional Career
Aside from his involvement in the entertainment industry, Yuriy also had a diverse professional career. He worked as an electrician and a specialist in the elevator descent at a mine for one and a half years. He then worked at a coke and chemical plant. Additionally, he worked as a photographer and later as a photo operator, printing photos at Fujifilm.
In 2005, Yuriy permanently moved to Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine.
Personal Life
Since 2010, Yuriy Krapov has been married to his wife Lyudmila, and they have a son named Konstantin.
