Soviet actors who earned the title of masters of sports of the USSR

It is surprising that some Soviet actors were successful not only in cinema, but also in sports. The audience adored them for their acting talent, for the ability to get used to the role, for hard work, but often did not suspect that they were not just a toned handsome man, but a real master of sports. Because sportsman They were not in a hurry to boast about their achievements.

And today's edition. "Site" It offers a better acquaintance with famous Soviet actors and actresses who were not as simple as many might think. We hope that this collection will be interesting, and you will be able to learn something new about your favorites.



Athletic actors

1. Dmitry Pevtsov
   Dmitry’s father was a master of sports of international class and honored coach of the USSR in modern pentathlon. My mother was a sports doctor. Therefore, it is not surprising that in his childhood Dmitry did not attend drama clubs and dance schools, but perfected his own body. In his life there was figure skating, gymnastics, swimming, judo and karate. It was the last sport that attracted Pevtsov the most. He even received a black belt in karate, and then showed his skills many times on the screen.
   
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2. Elena Proklova
   In her adult years she became a wonderful actress and TV presenter. But in childhood, Elena was a prominent athlete - from the age of 4 she was engaged in gymnastics. And already at the age of 11, Proklova received a master of sports of the USSR in gymnastics. Almost at the same time, she made her film debut in the film Call, Open the Door. View this post on Instagram
   
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3. Dmitry Nagiyev
   As a child, Dmitry managed to engage in freestyle wrestling and gymnastics. But most of all he liked judo and sambo. He became the champion of the country in sambo among young men. Nagiyev himself also said that in judo he reached the first adult category, which can be equated with a master of sports. Dmitry Nagiyev believes that sports helped him become a successful actor. After all, in duels you have to be creative and at the same time calculate everything to the smallest detail, calculate every move and every move.
   
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4. Sergei Shakurov
   Shakurov received the title of People's Artist in 1991. In total, his filmography contains about a hundred films. However, even film lovers with experience hardly know that from the age of 10 Sergey Kayumovich was seriously engaged in acrobatics and subsequently became a master of sports. However, later he went to the drama club and closely connected his life with theater and cinema. View this post on Instagram
   
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How Sport Helped the Movie Natalia Sedykh
In her acting career, there are not so many films, but the main role in the fairy tale film Morozko stands out here. And did you know that from the age of 4, Natalia was engaged in figure skating and won bronze at the adult championship of the USSR? She was also known as the smallest figure skater of the Soviet Union. View this post on Instagram

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Alexander Abdulov
Although Alexander first appeared on the stage at the age of 5, he did not aspire to become an actor desperately. And in school times, he was seriously interested in sports and even received the title of a candidate for master of sports in fencing. Interestingly, the ability to fence helped him later on the set. For example, in the film “Ordinary Miracle”, Abdulov did not resort to the help of doubles, but fencing himself. View this post on Instagram

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Tatiana Dogileva
Behind her many films and theater performances. She also achieved success in the role of writer and TV presenter. But in her youth, Tatiana was engaged in rhythmic gymnastics and even received the first category. View this post on Instagram

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Boris Galkin
In early childhood he moved with his parents from Leningrad to Riga, where he became interested in sports. He was engaged in volleyball, acrobatics, swimming, and wrestling. But most of all, Boris was fascinated by sambo. Later he became the owner of the first sports category in sambo. He was also vice-champion of the Latvian SSR in sambo. View this post on Instagram

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Of course, in childhood and adolescence, many played sports. But few have achieved much success in this regard. And already well-known and sought-after actors from this number and all became units.

Do not forget to tell in the comments, the sports successes of which Soviet actor or actress surprised you the most.