Alexander Kuznetsov, the actor known for projects such as Kept Woman and Heart of Parma, discussed his personal decisions in an interview with Yuri Dud. In that conversation, he described actions he took to leave Russia and avoid military service, including instances of deception and forged documents. He explained that his aim was to pause his career and seek freedom from conscription that had become a reality for many in the country.
The actor claimed he created false paperwork to justify his departure and told the commission that he would be traveling to Armenia to work on a Sarik Andreasyan project titled Manyunya. The assertions suggest a strategy to control the timing of his exit and to maintain opportunities to continue work after leaving the country.
Kuznetsov stated that he left Russia in early March, returned briefly to complete several filming commitments, and then departed again. He further indicated that he came back to secure essential personal documents during this period of upheaval and process his status outside the country.
According to his account, mobilization began to take shape and he ultimately decided to leave. He described preparing a sealed document that claimed he was involved in a filming project with Sarik Andreasyan in Manyun, Armenia, as part of his effort to justify his absence from the country. He noted the existence of a document that supported this claim, which he presented at relevant checkpoints to explain his situation.
He added that he learned about summons issued at the airport and told border officials that his health would prevent him from performing military service. This claim reflects the pressures faced by individuals in such circumstances and the difficult choices they weigh when confronted with mandatory service requirements.
As of the interview, Kuznetsov indicated that he was living in London, while not ruling out a potential return to Russia at some point. The discussion sheds light on the personal and professional tensions that can accompany a public figure navigating military service, national policy, and career opportunities across borders.
Separately, former actor Oskar Kuchera spoke with Yuri Dud and noted that his wife had stated Julia planned to leave Russia as well. The remarks point to a broader context in which multiple public figures consider relocation in response to evolving conditions and obligations within their home country.