Actor Alexei Panin Announces Move to the United States with Daughter Anna
Russian actor Alexei Panin revealed on Instagram that he is relocating to the United States with his daughter Anna. He shared updates from San Francisco, showing images that suggest a long stay in the country. Panin indicated that San Francisco will be his first American home and that he plans to eventually settle in Los Angeles. He captioned the posts with a bold welcome to his new country: “Hello new home!”
The announcement comes amid a turbulent period for Panin. In early September, he was detained in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, after an alcohol-related altercation. A woman known to the actor reportedly received a late-night call from Panin asking for help and to be picked up from the police. According to a source cited by local media, Panin attempted to enter other people’s homes, believing he was in a hotel lobby or similar setting. Panin later clarified that his uproar in Estonia stemmed from a pressing need to use a restroom when one was not readily available. Plans for performances scheduled for September 14 were canceled in the wake of the Tallinn incident.
During the same month, activist Vitaly Borodin submitted a request to Russia’s Prosecutor General to designate Alexei Panin as a foreign agent, adding another layer to the actor’s public controversy. The episode adds to a pattern of high-profile episodes and commentary surrounding Panin’s career and personal life.
Earlier remarks from media and colleagues also resurfaced, recalling past comments by Pelsh about Maslyakov after a deleted KVN scene, illustrating how past incidents continue to color Panin’s public reception and media narrative.
As Panin forges new beginnings in North America, observers note the transition as part of a broader pattern of public figures relocating for multiple aims, including career opportunities and quieter personal chapters. The move underscores ongoing questions about how a performer navigates fame, legal scrutiny, and international mobility in a media landscape that closely tracks their every move.