The actor opened up during a private conversation with Gleb Kalyuzhny, revealing a challenging childhood that shaped his path into acting. The discussion touched on the early years, when struggles and missteps marked adolescence rather than fame.
In the interview, Kalyuzhny described his teenage years as turbulent. Between ages 12 and 15, he often skipped classes, neglected studies, and frequently clashed with his mother. She recalled that period as a time of confusion and missed opportunities, a chapter that tested the entire family dynamic.
He admitted that he had pursued many directions that offered little real value, expressing regret for those choices. Yet he emphasized a turning point: gradually he found a clearer sense of direction, managed to study mathematics with focus, and redirected his talents toward acting. He spoke sincerely about his mother, saying, I love you, and I am sorry for everything that happened. Thank you for guiding me through the hardest days.
His screen debut came in 2015 with the film 14+, a role that signaled the start of a prolific career. He became widely recognized for a leading part in the television series Vampires of the Central Region, a project that brought him into the limelight and established him as a versatile performer. Over the years, his filmography grew to include a substantial body of work, with appearances in projects such as Difficult Youth, Black Spring, Nothing Happens Twice, Virdap, and He Kept the Women.
In August, audiences learned that Kalyuzhny and veteran actor Yuri Stoyanov would collaborate again in the television series Trepachi. The project marks another notable collaboration, with both actors bringing depth and experience to the ensemble. Their joint performances in Vampires of the Central Region had already demonstrated strong on-screen chemistry, and Trepachi promises to build on that foundation.
Meanwhile, the public has followed the broader conversations in the acting community about the pressures of fame and the importance of personal growth. Earlier, Vasily Livanov spoke about a public disagreement with Konchalovsky, highlighting how conflicts can influence an artist’s career and public perception. These discussions reflect the wider environment in which actors navigate mentorship, public scrutiny, and artistic integrity while pursuing demanding, ever-evolving careers.