Yevgeny Volotsky, known for his roles in the TV series Thaw and Interns, spoke candidly about the hardship of coming out into the public eye following a spinal fracture in 2015. He shared these reflections on the program The Stars Gathered, offering a glimpse into a career and life altered by a serious injury.
“The hardest part wasn’t the accident itself, but the fear of appearing in public again,” Volotsky commented, conveying the emotional weight of months spent away from the spotlight.
Today, the actor still relies on a wheelchair for mobility, yet he remains determined to push past the limitations imposed by his condition. He has embraced a multifaceted approach to recovery, including learning to drive, enrolling in rehabilitation programs, and committing to physical exercise and swimming. While progress has been gradual, Volotsky emphasizes that rehabilitation is an ongoing journey and that even small gains are meaningful on such a long road back to form.
In his personal life, Volotsky’s path has also evolved. After a separation following the injury, he found companionship again in 2019 with a woman named Ksenia. The couple married, and they welcomed a son, marking a new chapter that has brought both challenges and joy. This development underscores how life can continue to unfold with resilience and hope even after life-altering events, a theme he has spoken about with humility and honesty on public platforms. [Citation: The Stars Gathered program, discussion with Yevgeny Volotsky]