The most influential Russian actresses of the decade

We have already written about the top 10 the most influential actors in Russia last decade, according to the analytical publication "Bulletin of the kinoprokatchik". It's time to talk about the most influential Russian actresses... They were evaluated according to 10 parameters:

1. the number of projects in which the actress participated,
2. number of leading roles,
3. participation in foreign cinema,
4. participation in the advertising of films in which she starred,
5. level of media coverage,
6. availability of awards from festivals,
7. the presence of film awards,
8. popularity of Instagram account,
9. what was the budget of the 5 most expensive films with the participation of the actress,
10. what was the cumulative attendance of the 5 most successful projects with the participation of the actress.

10. Irina Gorbacheva

One of the best actresses of the decade recently surprised her fans (and there are almost 2 million of them on Instagram alone) by shaving her face to zero. And in her free time from outrageous Irina acts in video clips, dubs and participates in the filming of films and TV series ("Chiki", "I'm losing weight", "Young Guard", etc.).

9. Anna Mikhalkova

The eldest daughter of Nikita Mikhalkov and the Honored Artist of Russia also got into the rating of the main actresses of the country.

High scores brought her many awards ("Golden Eagle" for Best Actress in the film "Love with an Accent", the Kinotavr Prize for Best Actress in the film "Cococo", etc.), as well as amazing performance. In the filmography of Mikhalkova, there are over 50 roles in domestic films and serials. And even Stephen King is delighted with the series "Epidemic", in which Anna starred. He called it "a spaghetti western with Russian assassins and everyone drinks vodka!"

8. Ksenia Rappoport

People's Artist of the Russian Federation, philanthropist and just a beauty starred in many Russian and foreign films, including the historical film Rasputin, the Anglo-American film adaptation of Anna Karenina, the Italian romantic drama The Man Who Loves and the film Sissi, rebellious empress ".

In addition, Rappoport has a rich "track record" of TV series, such as "Liquidation", "Empire under attack", "Isaev", "Yesenin", etc. She has repeatedly received awards for the best female roles in films, and in 2008 she was the host of the opening and closing ceremony of the 65th Venice Film Festival.

7. Julia Peresild

The first, but not the only Yulia in the chart of the main Russian actresses of the last 10 years, is distinguished by high efficiency.

She has 51 roles in various films and TV series, including "Plot", "Yesenin", "Five Brides", "Saboteur 2: The End of the War", "Cold Tango", "Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes" and "Battle for Sevastopol ".

For the last film, Peresild received the Golden Eagle for Best Actress in a Film, and won the 5th Beijing International Film Festival for Best Actress. The success of this actress was noted by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin himself, who presented her with the Prize of the President of the Russian Federation for Young Cultural Workers in 2012.

6. Julia Vysotskaya

The Honored Artist of the Russian Federation has a more extensive bibliography than a filmography. She has published many books about tasty and healthy food, and it is not surprising, because since 2003 Yulia has been leading the program "Eat at Home!" On NTV.

For the film Paradise, Julia received the Nika and Golden Eagle awards for Best Actress in a Film, as well as the prize of the 54th International Film Festival in Spanish Gijon (and again for Best Actress).

5. Christina Asmus

A large audience on Instagram (3.9 million people) and frequent search queries on Yandex helped Kristina to get into the top 5 most influential Russian actresses of the last decade.

Asmus is ready to appear in provocative films such as "Text", as well as in hooligan comedies like "Understudy" and "What Men Do". However, if you want to look at the serious Christina in a serious movie, we recommend the new adaptation of The Dawns Here Are Quiet ... or the second part of The Champions.

4. Vera Brezhnev

Ex-member of the group "VIA GRA", and now one of the most popular Russian actresses and singers. On Instagram, she has over 11.5 million followers. Vera became famous in the cinema for her roles in the films Fir Trees, Love in the City, 8 New Dates and The Jungle.

By the way, in "8 new dates" Brezhneva's partner was the current President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

3. Elena Lyadova

For her work in the films "Leviathan", "Elena" and "The Geographer Drank the Globe" Elena received many awards (the Golden Eagle Prize, Nika Prize, White Elephant Prize, etc.), so she can rightfully be called one of the most successful actresses in Russia.

In addition, she was recognized as the best actress at the Moscow International Film Festival for Andrei Proshkin's film "Orleans". And "Bulletin of the Kinoprokatchik" called Lyadova the brightest star of intellectual cinema of the last decade.

2. Alexandra Bortich

This actress has 15 films and 7 leading roles in the film collection. Bortich is the leader in attendance among the most influential actresses in Russia. About 30 million viewers came to the five most popular films with her participation.

Alexandra is not afraid to make sacrifices for the role. So, for filming in the film "I'm losing weight" she specially put on weight, and then lost weight in the course of the plot.

1. Svetlana Khodchenkova

The most influential Russian actress of the last decade is a true workaholic. In the period from 2010 to 2019, she starred in more than 60 films ("Office Romance. Our Time", "Lavrova's Method", "Viking", "Dovlatov", etc.), and in many of them she performed the main role.

Svetlana took part not only in Russian, but also in foreign film projects, she starred in the British detective thriller "Spy, Get Out!" and played a supporting role in the blockbuster "Wolverine: The Immortal" opposite Hugh Jackman.

In addition to filming films, Khodchenkova actively participates in the advertising promotion of her films, and is a laureate of the Golden Eagle award for her supporting role in Dovlatov. She is also one of the the most beautiful actresses in Russia.