In Yekaterinburg, an incident involving actor Alexander Tkachuk drew attention when a foreigner attacked him during a rehearsal. The report came from e1.ru, which documented the confrontation as it unfolded in the Akademichesky district. The scene in question was a rehearsal for moments from the film titled Gloomy, with the studio serving as the backdrop for what was meant to be a controlled, creative process. The intruder, described as drunk, allegedly forced his way into the workspace and confronted the artist who was attempting to escort him out of the room. Tkachuk tried to deescalate the situation and continue with the rehearsal, but the assailant retaliated by throwing him to the floor and attempting to strangle him. The altercation escalated quickly, turning a routine cast and crew moment into a frightening disruption.
Witnesses reported that a group of neighbors, alarmed by the commotion and the shouting, intervened at what is described as the last possible moment. Their intervention was pivotal, and those nearby managed to pull the attacker away, preventing further harm and, as one account suggests, saving the actor’s life. A police crew arrived on the scene shortly after the disturbance, responding to the incident and initiating the routine procedures that follow such events in the city. The immediate aftermath saw law enforcement taking statements and securing the area, while the crew worked to ensure safety and protect the integrity of the filming schedule.
According to Elena Pulinovich, who represents actress and colleagues involved with the production, Tkachuk did not emerge from the incident unscathed. He made his way to an emergency department, where medical staff documented the injuries sustained during the assault and provided treatment. The experience forced the actor to take sick leave, leading to a temporary pause in his theater commitments as he recuperated and recovered from the physical and emotional impact of the confrontation. The production team coordinated with medical and theatrical authorities to manage the pause without compromising the overall project.
Despite the seriousness of the event, Pulinovich indicated that Alexander Tkachuk retains his resolve to continue working on the film. She conveyed that his commitment to the project remained intact, and he was expected to be back on set soon, ready to complete his role in the production. This determination reflects the professional resilience often seen in performers who navigate the demanding schedules and high-pressure environments of film and theater. Tkachuk, a figure in the regional acting scene, has a lengthy career marked by a combination of stage performances and screen roles that have contributed to his reputation within the Yekaterinburg arts community.
Born on July 28, 1978, Tkachuk completed his formal training at the Yekaterinburg Theater Institute in 2001. Over the years, he has appeared in a range of projects that have helped define his artistic trajectory, including works like Abode and Lagin’s Gold. His educational background and early theatrical experiences provided a foundation for a career that spans live performance and screen adaptation, with audiences familiar with his presence on many local stages as well as in filmed productions.
The incident in Yekaterinburg comes on the heels of another notable event in the Russian entertainment world, where a separate figure, stand-up comedian Nikolai Tisenko, also faced violence in Moscow. While the two cases involve different individuals and places, they collectively underscore the ongoing concerns about safety for performers across urban centers and the pressures that accompany public and media attention in Russia’s vibrant performance arts landscape. In both cases, authorities and industry colleagues have emphasized the importance of safeguarding creative spaces where artists work, rehearse, and perform, ensuring that security measures keep pace with the needs of productions and the well-being of those who bring stories to life on stage and screen.