In a candid conversation, Andrei Beburishvili reflected on his childhood admiration for humorist Evgeny Petrosyan, sharing how Petrosyan’s craft left a lasting impression during his younger years. The comedian recalled growing up watching Petrosyan, appreciating the parody of contemporary domestic rap artists and the visual humor that characterized the performances.
According to Beburishvili, one of the most memorable moments came when Petrosyan appeared on stage using crutches. He described how Petrosyan began speaking while his teeth appeared to fall out, a quick, striking gag that landed immediately with the audience. The moment, Beburishvili noted, happened in a single minute, yet the joke lingered in his memory because it was delivered with such precision and timing.
As Beburishvili grew, his humor idols expanded to include members of Comedy Club such as Mikhail Galustyan, Ruslan Bely, Alexei Smirnov, Irina Myagkova, and Yulia Akhmedova. The artist spoke about how these figures influenced his sense of comedy during his youth, shaping the path he would later pursue as a performer.
In his personal life, Beburishvili marked a new chapter in June 2023 when he married his pregnant partner, Maria. Maria is noted as the founder of a book club, and the celebratory gathering drew a circle of fellow comedians, including Tambi Masayev, Ilya Makarov, Guraam Amaryan, Igor Dzhabrailov, and Alexander Vash, who attended the joyful occasion.
That family milestone continued into August when Beburishvili welcomed a daughter into the world. The comedian shared that his wife requested the baby’s name not be disclosed at that time, underscoring a preference for privacy around the newest member of their family.
Beyond personal life events, the piece touched on the broader public narrative surrounding Evgeny Petrosyan, noting past reports about the comedian’s tax obligations. The discussion of these financial details factored into the wider public conversation about Petrosyan’s career and its associated scrutiny. [citation: Petrosyan archives]