Nikita Kologrivy spoke in a recent interview with Laura Dzhugelia about his mother, whom he had not seen for many years, and revealed that she resides in Ukraine. The conversation delved into family ties that have shaped his perspective and influenced his sense of place in a volatile regional landscape.
From Kologrivy’s account, her husband serves in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, adding another layer to the personal history he shared. He described the situation as a delicate balance, noting that his family members are connected to two different sides in the broader regional conflict. The actor described feeling caught between conflicting loyalties while emphasizing the human cost behind every public disagreement.
In his acting career, Kologrivy is known for portraying Kashchei in the series The Boy’s Word, a character from a well-known folklore tradition. He has also taken on the role of Emelya in the film Blood on the Asphalt and in By Order of the Pike. His rise to public attention followed a string of high-profile controversies that kept him in the media spotlight and sparked widespread discussion among fans and critics alike.
January saw him publicly criticizing actors he viewed as unprepared, including Sasha Bortich, which led to broader debates about acting standards within the industry. He also commented on the performances of Danila Kozlovsky, labeling him a practitioner whose craft did not meet his own expectations. Kologrivy expressed opinions about the work of his colleagues in The Boy’s Word and voiced his views on the legacy of Soviet-era actors Innokenty Smoktunovsky and Alexander Abdulov, signaling a generational conversation about artistry and authenticity in cinema and theater.
On March 21, Kologrivy was involved in an incident in Novosibirsk that led to his temporary placement in a detention center following a drunken altercation at a local restaurant. Reports indicated that he had an incident with staff and patrons, including physical aggression and inappropriate behavior, prompting authorities to sentence him to seven days in a local facility under a minor hooliganism clause. The event prompted discussions about personal conduct, responsibility, and public accountability for public figures.
Earlier, he had been seen wearing glasses valued at a substantial sum after voicing criticism of wages among his peers, a moment that drew attention to the economic dimensions and pressures faced by actors in the industry. The sequence of events surrounding his career has kept him in the public eye, fueling ongoing conversations about the pressures of fame, creative integrity, and the responsibilities that accompany a prominent public platform.