The fees of some Russian celebrities cannot but impress. After all, they are estimated in millions not of Russian rubles, but of American dollars ...
We offer readers a rating the richest actors in Russia, according to Forbes.
10. Danila Kozlovsky | $ 0.9 million in revenue
Danila Kozlovsky opens the top ten richest actors in Russia with a fee of $ 0.9 million earned by him last year. In the world of cinema, he made his debut with the release of the series "Simple Truths", where he played the role of a bully. In 2006, the artist was awarded the White Elephant Prize. In 2014, he was invited to the shooting of the Hollywood film "Academy of Vampires." At the end of 2016, the premiere of the film “Viking” is expected, where Danila will play the main role. According to the producer of the picture, Konstantin Ernst, Kozlovsky plays brilliantly and with complete dedication. The Russian actor is also actively starring in commercials and is the face of the Jaguar brand in Russia.
9. Svetlana Khodchenkova | $ 2 million in revenue
Svetlana Hodchenkova is one of the richest actresses in Russia. In a year, a celebrity earns royalties of up to $ 1 million. She is one of the few actresses to boast of filming in Hollywood. After the role of the British lover in the film "Spy, Get Out," she was invited to star in the movie "Wolverine: Immortal." Also, the popularity of the Russian star brought roles in the films “A Short Course in a Happy Life”, “Office Romance”, “Metro” and “Champions”. Khodchenkova is a member of the United Russia party, although according to the recognition of the Russian star herself, she is more than indifferent to politics.
8. Vladimir Mashkov | $ 1 million in revenue
Vladimir Mashkov with an income of 1 million dollars a year, he is on the eighth line in the ranking of the richest actors in Russia. Popularity for celebrities came with the release of the picture "The Thief" (1997), where he played the main role. The film was nominated for an Oscar, and Mashkov received general recognition. In 2015, the actor was awarded the prize of the Association of Film and Television Producers in the Field of Television Cinema in the category “Best Actor in a Television Movie / TV Series” for his role in the series “Grigory R.”. In addition to participating in the filming of the movie, the actor starred in promotional videos.
7. Oleg Tabakov | $ 1.1 million in revenue
Oleg Tabakov considered one of the richest Russian actors with an income of 1.1 US dollars per year. He is the People's Artist of the USSR and Russia, laureate of USSR State Prizes and the full holder "For Merit to the Fatherland". He founded the Tabakerka Theater, of which he is the artistic director. In 2008, he opened a theater college (boarding school) at the Tabakov Theater, in which children from all over the country study the acting profession.
6. Sergey Bezrukov | $ 1.2 million in revenue
Sergey Bezrukov ranks sixth in the list of the highest paid and richest actors in Russia. The celebrity's annual income is $ 1.2 million. The filmography of Bezrukov includes more than 50 films. In his best films, he played such famous and creative people as Vysotsky, Pushkin, Yesenin. The Russian star is the founder and head of the Sergey Bezrukov Theater LLC. In 2008, he was awarded the People's Artist of Russia Award. In addition, the actor is the owner of the Andrei Mironov Russian National Acting Award “Figaro” in the nomination “Best of the best” (2012) and the Golden Knight award in the nomination “Chamber performance and monodrama” (2011).
5. Gosha Kutsenko | $ 1.5 million in revenue
Gosha Kutsenko with an income of $ 1.5 million is located in the middle of the ranking of the richest actors in Russia. The artist is convinced that the theater helped him accumulate good capital. For ten years, the play “Ladies Night. Only for women ”, where he plays the main role, enjoys incredible popularity. In addition to participating in performances, films and television series, the Russian star starred in commercials of brands such as Goergo, Euroset, Samsung and Eldorado. In addition, Kutsenko writes songs for his project. A few years ago, he released his first album, May World, and shot a video for the song Corvalol.
4. Fedor Bondarchuk | Revenue $ 1.9 million
Fedor Bondarchuk with an income of 1.9 million dollars a year, is fourth in the list of the richest actors in Russia. The Russian celebrity receives the main income from the activities of the film company KinoCity, the creator of which is. He is also the creator of the advertising company Art Pictures, which also brings a substantial fee. Bondarchuk is a director, his first full-length film was the film "9 companies". In addition, Fedor Bondarchuk is engaged in the restaurant business. All the hectic activities of the celebrity as a whole brings him impressive profits.
3. Ivan Okhlobystin | $ 2 million in revenue
Ivan Okhlobystin opens the top three richest and most popular Russian actors with an annual income of $ 2 million. By 2011, Okhlobystin, as a cinematographer, won 50 awards: 17 - for best directing, nine - for best acting, 21 - for best script. Award "Georges - 2013" ("Best Russian Actor"). In 2001, he was awarded the nominal gold watch No. 239 "For Merit to the Fatherland." Also, the movie star actively takes part in the filming of commercials. The artist's hobbies are various martial arts.
2. Nikita Mikhalkov | $ 2.5 million in revenue
Nikita Mikhalkov - one of the richest actors in Russia according to Forbes. His annual income was $ 2.5 million last year. Such incomes were brought to Mikhalkov not only by the projects implemented by the TRITE film company, but also by dividends from a ten percent stake in the ChelPromDiamond diamond processing company. In addition to acting, Mikhalkov is involved in script writing, directing, and is also a producer. In 1995, he won the Academy Award for the film Burnt by the Sun (1994), which won the Best Foreign Language Film nomination.
1. Dmitry Nagiyev | Revenue $ 3.2 Million
Dmitry Nagiev - The richest actor in Russia with an income of 3.2 million dollars according to data for 2016. The showman began to build his film career in 1998. The very first work was the painting "Purgatory". After that, he took part in the filming of "Bobcat of the Saskervilles." He played one of the key roles in the TV series "Kamenskaya". A special place in the biography of Nagiyev is occupied by television work. In 2003, he was the host of the first two seasons of the show “Home.” For several years he also led a kind of show “Windows”. Then the role of the leader he got in the program "Big Race". Currently, Nagiyev is the highest paid actor, who is best known to viewers on the television series "Kitchen" and "Fizruk."