Vladimir Steklov opened up about his life in a candid speech, reflecting on the challenge of balancing a demanding career with family life. He spoke about being the husband to his younger wife, Irina Deryagina, and the father of their six-year-old daughter, Arina, acknowledging that the arrangement of daily duties often feels overwhelming. The actor admitted that the responsibilities of his profession, coupled with the responsibilities of home life, create a relentless routine that can be hard to keep up with as time goes on.
Steklov explained that the daily grind of work and performances can overshadow other aspects of life. He described a sense of purpose in his work, saying that he feels compelled to keep moving forward for the sake of his family. The routine, he noted, stretches the hours and can make the days seem longer when one is focused on constant production and travel. In his words, the pace has shifted with age, and what used to feel expansive now often feels compressed as time passes.
He added that his priority is clear: every action and decision is directed toward supporting Irina and Arina. The commitment to their needs shapes his choices, and he believes that staying constantly occupied helps them feel secure and cared for. The sense of purpose comes from the belief that steady work protects and provides for the family, even as the demands of public life continue to grow. The actor also hinted that this relentless focus is partly a response to his own understanding of how fleeting moments can be, urging him not to linger on ordinary distractions but to stay engaged with what truly matters.
Irina Deryagina, Steklov’s partner, stood beside him through the years, and their relationship has become central to his personal narrative. She is significantly younger, and their union marks a new chapter that has drawn attention from fans and media alike. The couple formalized their relationship in the registry office in Tver, an event that followed the birth of their daughter. In their view, Arina’s future in the arts holds a possibility that she might someday carry forward the family tradition, a sentiment that resonates with Steklov’s own reflections on legacy and influence.
Beyond his life with Irina, Steklov is a father and grandfather with a lineage that stretches back through several generations. He has daughters from previous marriages who have pursued their own paths: Agrippina continued the family lineage, while Glafira devoted herself to education, teaching Russian language and literature. In a moment that underscored the family’s continuity, the artist became a great-grandfather in 2018 when his grandson Danil welcomed a son named Peter. This sense of lineage and the ties that bind generations appear to influence how he views success, responsibility, and the responsibilities that come with stage and screen life. In the broader circle of colleagues, Steklov has offered remarks about peers that reveal a candid, sometimes controversial, perspective on relationships and professional life.