Natalia Romanova
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Viktor Bychkov in the film “Peculiarities of the National Hunt” Kuzmich from “Peculiarities of the National Hunt” and other films from that series, Pomerantsev from “Deadly Force” – Viktor Bychkov is familiar to the widest audience for these roles. The 68-year-old actor does not remain without work today. He is a rather cheerful person, despite the fact that he faced serious difficulties. And he dreams of someday returning to the image of Kuzmich.
“We believe in luck and do not give up!”
The future Kuzmich, so beloved by the Russian audience in the 1990s, was born in Leningrad. He received his profession at the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography. In the cinema, he began to try his hand as a student.
But the real finest hour happened in Victor’s life only 15 years after the film debut. Hero Bychkov was quoted by the whole country. Kuzmich not only glorified the actor, but also pretty spoiled his future career.
Viktor Bychkov in the film “Peculiarities of National Fishing”
“Of course, his image interfered. I myself heard how one director respected by me said about me: “Well, he is Kuzmich!” I understand those who do not like “Hunting” and “Fishing”, it does not offend me. But I also met people who watched these films 52 times,” says Viktor Nikolayevich.
Together with his wife, theater director Polina Belinskaya, some time ago Bychkov conceived the project “Kuzmich, or All National Peculiarities”. But so far he has not managed to interest the producers.
Viktor Bychkov with his wife Polina Belinskaya
“We believe in luck and do not give up! I still hope to break through the series about this character, ”the artist does not lose heart. In total, his track record today includes more than 100 works in cinema.
“I confessed to my wife that I cheated”
Bychkov does not hide the fact that his personal life cannot be called smooth. After a divorce from his first wife Natalia, the actor has not seen his first-born Grigory for more than 30 years.
It was not possible to come to some kind of peaceful agreement regarding communication with the child.
“I decided that my son will grow up and decide for himself with whom he should communicate. He specifically created the impression of a successful person, but he never wanted to get in touch, ”Victor throws up his hands.
He was not happy in his second marriage, which also ended in divorce. With the children born in this union, Fedor and Arseniy, Bychkov, however, has a good relationship.
Victor was married to a colleague Elena Simonova. She is an actress of the Drama Theater. Komissarzhevskaya. She also acts in films, recently she played in the next season of Sklifosovsky.
In the program “The Fate of a Man”, Bychkov said, as if in spirit, that he and his wife began to quarrel often, and it ended badly:
“When we finally decided to get a divorce, I confessed to my wife that I cheated, but she didn’t even believe it.”
“I realized that I can’t live without her”
About his third wife, director Polina Belinskaya, Bychkov once said: “Polina is a festive person.” The couple had a son, Dobrynya. Just before his birth, they signed.
Viktor Bychkov with his son Dobrynya and wife
Before that, they lived for several years without a stamp in their passport. Polina is much younger than Victor. They got along well, worked together. Alas, in 2019, Belinsky had a stroke. She underwent complex neurosurgical operations.
Bychkov turned out to be a real support for his wife. He worried, prayed, but did not allow himself to become limp. All forces and means were thrown at the restoration of the beloved woman. As a result, Polina began to rise from her wheelchair. “I realized that I can’t live without her,” Viktor admits.
Right now he is starring in the comedy series Mendelssohn. The actor is active in social networks, where he talks about himself. “Moving forward, learning new things. Polina and I joke that I am a young man of the old era, ”Victor Nikolaevich smiles.
Source: “AiF”
Photo source: frame from the film, Boris Kudryavov, frame from the TV series, Persona Stars
