Konstantin Raykin

Biography

Konstantin Raikin is a renowned Russian actor and theatre director, born on July 8, 1950, in Leningrad. He graduated from the Shchukin Theater School in 1971 and has since become a respected figure in Moscow's theatrical scene, serving as head of the Moscow Satyricon Theatre since 1988. Honored with numerous awards, including People's Artist of Russia, Raikin is also the son of legendary Soviet actor and stand-up comedian Arkady Raikin.