Not just Bezrukov: 5 actors who played Sergei Yesenin

Today, October 3, marks the 128th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian poet Sergei Yesenin. The figure of the classic is reflected in many paintings. In addition to conveying the poet’s experiences on the big screen, the actors tried to show “what he lived and breathed”. Let’s remember the artists who portrayed Sergei Alexandrovich on the screen.

Sergey Bezrukov

One of the most famous incarnations of Sergei Yesenin in cinema. Sergei Bezrukov played the role of a poet in the TV series “Yesenin” (2005). The audience had a contradictory impression of the actor’s performance. Some believe that the classical image of Bezrukov was not successful because the poet was a reasonable and calm person in life, but in the biography he was presented as a bully and a “naughty reveler.” Others, on the contrary, were satisfied with the artist’s work. According to them, Bezrukov reliably conveyed the experiences of his hero.

Alexander Petrov

Alexander Petrov played the role of Sergei Yesenin in Klim Shipenko’s film “December” (2024). The premiere of the film is planned to be held in December 2024. The film will tell about Sergei Yesenin’s attempt to escape from the USSR, which dancer Isadora Duncan from Germany helped organize.

Meanwhile, after watching the trailer, fierce debate started on the internet regarding the actor’s performance. Not everyone is happy that Alexander Petrov took on the role of poet. According to them, the artist plays talented films, but the image of Sergei Alexandrovich does not suit him at all.

Sergey Nikonenko

Sergei Nikonenko played Sergei Yesenin in the film “Sing a Song, Poet…” (1973). The audience liked the image of the poet performed by the actor. According to them, Nikonenko convincingly portrayed the classic. Perhaps the truth is that the artist is a fan of Sergei Alexandrovich’s work and therefore approached his work with love.

Vitaly Bezrukov

Sergei Bezrukov’s father also played the role of Yesenin, but in the film “Anna Snegina” (1969), based on the poem of the same name. In his youth, the actor looked very similar to the famous classic.

By the way, it was Vitaly Bezrukov who wrote a novel about the poet, which formed the basis of the series in which his son starred. Apparently, their families respected the poet and admired his love for Russia.

Dmitry Mulyar

The film “The Golden Head on the Block” (2004) did not receive much praise, but Dmitry Mulyar’s performance was appreciated. The actor has external similarities with the poet.

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