One of the most exciting criminal-made domestic TV shows released in recent years is the 12-episode film Tula Tokarev. Actors involved in the film, without exception, are among the most talented and popular. In the directorâs chair was also Alexei Muradov, famous for many TV shows. Thanks to the coordinated work of the entire crew, the picture was exciting and interesting, and the intricate plot keeps the viewer in suspense throughout the viewing.
Plot
The series begins in the distant time, when St. Petersburg was still Leningrad, and Vasilyevsky Island was affectionately called Vaska. It was there that two naughty boys grew up. The first of them, Artem Tokarev, was the son of an employee of the internal affairs bodies, Vasily Pavlovich Tokarev. But fate decreed in such a way that the matured Artem did not follow his fatherâs example, but, on the contrary, became a member of the criminal group of racketeers. The second main character, Arthur Tula, all his childhood watched his father, who was mainly engaged in theft. And when he became an adult, he went to opera.
Such dissimilar, they will become associates in the fight against the Invisible. A man who creates lawlessness on their native Vasilievsky island and imagines himself a âcleanerâ, who has the right to arrange lynching. Despite the cunning and cruelty, the criminal makes mistakes, thanks to which the desperate Artem and Arthur go on his trail.
History of the series name
The series "Tula Tokarev", whose actors so realistically conveyed the atmosphere of criminal Petersburg, makes one think about the vicissitudes of fate, which turns some heroes of the picture into venerable criminals, and others into crime fighters. It should be noted that the names of the main characters were not chosen by chance. A cult weapon of the times of criminal showdowns, the TT pistol, has the full name "Tula-Tokarev."
"Tula Tokarev": actors and roles. Maxim Matveev (Artyom Tokarev)
Maxim Matveev was born on a summer day on July 28, 1982. Now the actor is 33 years old. He comes from the Kaliningrad region.
A few years after the birth of his son, Maxim's family moved to Saratov. It was there that he graduated from high school with a silver medal (1999). In the course of choosing a profession, Maxim changed his mind several times. At first he wanted to become a doctor, then a lawyer. But, thanks to a happy occasion, he chose the career of an actor. At the regional ball of medalists he was noticed by Vladimir Smirnov, who was the honorary host of the evening. Seeing a young talented artist, he recommended that he try his hand at acting. Maxim did so. He successfully passed exams at the theater faculty of the Saratov Conservatory, and also enrolled in the Volga Academy of Public Administration.
The first main role on the stage was performed by Matveyev in the thesis performance âThe Clown of Godâ (Nizhinsky). Later, he studied at the Moscow Art Theater School, after which he became an actor in the theater. Chekhov.
He played in a huge number of films and series. He succeeds in any role: from romantic heroes to insidious criminals. That is why Maxim Matveev, who played the role of Artyom Tokarev in the series âTula Tokarevâ, whose actors are for the most part very popular with Russian viewers, is very much in demand both in the theater and in the cinema.
Since 2012, Maxim has been married to the daughter of Mikhail Boyarsky, actress Elizaveta Boyarsky. The couple grows up son Andrei.
Alexey Komashko (Arthur Tula)
The series "Tula Tokarev", whose actors were born in different countries of the former Soviet Union, can be safely called multinational on this basis. For example, Aleksey Komashko, brilliantly playing the role of Arthur Tula, hails from Ukraine. It can often be seen in action films and dramatic films.
The actor was born on April 29, 1981 in Zaporozhye. From childhood, the boy showed a craving for creativity. He attended a dance studio and a theater club. It was there that he felt that the acting profession was close to him in spirit. However, at the insistence of her mother, who believed that the profession of an actor could not be a source of stable income, Alexei entered a technical school. Two years later, he was holding a diploma of an artist-designer. But he dreamed of becoming an actor and went towards his dream. He went to Russia, where he entered the Saratov State Conservatory named after L. Sobinov. As a fourth-year student, he first enters the big theatrical stage of the famous Tabakerka. Alexei now devotes a lot of time to work in his favorite theater. In addition to the series âTula Tokarevâ, one of the most striking works in the cinema can be called participation in such films as âThe Apostleâ, âCowboysâ, âMissing.â
The actor is happily married with his wife Galina Vakhrusheva. Alexeyâs wife has nothing to do with cinema, she is engaged in arranging family comfort and raising children. And the couple has three children: two sons and a daughter.
Alexey Guskov (Vasily Pavlovich Tokarev)
Actors of the series "Tula Tokarev" faced a difficult task. They had to not only convey the spirit of different times, but also clearly present to the audience the intrigue of the search for the mysterious Invisible. One of the key roles in the film was played by Alexei Guskov. His character V.P. Tokarev, along with Artyom and Arthur, is actively involved in the search and capture of the brutal killer. Alexey perfectly succeeded in this role, as, incidentally, his other works.
He was born on 05/20/1958. Place of birth - Brzeg, Poland. A few years later, the family moved to Kiev. When Alex was 7 years old, his father died tragically. Mom raised her son alone.
At the end of school, the future actor studied at the technical school named after Bauman, and then entered the Moscow Art Theater School.
Theatrical debut took place in 1983, when Guskov at the Moscow Drama Theater. A.S. Pushkin participated in the production of "I am a Woman."
Now the actor is a member of the troupe of the Moscow Art Theater. Chekhov. The number of roles played by Alexei Guskov in the movie is huge. His characters are always colorful, thanks to the charisma and talent of the actor. They are always similar in some ways, but at the same time purely unique. When you see Guskov on the screen, you understand that no one could play a role better than him.
The actor is married to actress Lydia Velezheva. The couple has two sons: Vladimir and Dmitry. The artist also has a daughter from his first marriage, whose name is Natalya.
Andrey Smolyakov (Warsaw)
Date of birth - 11.24.1958.
As a child, Andrei was a regular participant in various school events, but he considered a craving for creativity more as a hobby than a vocation. He dreamed of becoming a doctor. Everything changed overnight when he saw an announcement about the recruitment of applicants to the Shchukin school. He entered there. But could not finish. The fact is that the talented actor was noticed by Konstantin Raikin and invited to the play âFarewell, Mowgliâ, the premiere of which was to be held in the Snuffbox. Rehearsals were already in full swing, when suddenly the rector of the school suddenly issued a ban on his studentâs participation in the production. Then the proud Smolyakov moved to GITIS.
Work in the cinema began with the main role in the film âKissing Dawnsâ (1977), thanks to which the artistâs popularity instantly took off. One of the most successful and memorable works of Andrei Smolyakov is the role of Warsaw (the series "Tula Tokarev"). The actors and the roles they play portend the success or failure of the film. So, in Andreiâs career there are no unsuccessful jobs. At the moment, Smolyakov has more than 70 movie roles. And in each of them we see him different, which proves the versatility of his acting talent.
The artist is married to Svetlana Ivanova, a ballerina. She currently teaches at the Academy of Choreography. Their only son Dmitry did not follow in the footsteps of his parents. He chose a different profession.
The series "Tula Tokarev": all the actors and actresses of the series
In addition to the aforementioned artists who played the main roles in the film, a large number of other equally talented representatives of the acting profession took part in it, without whose work the series would not have turned out so vivid and dramatic. In the film you can see Dmitry Volkostrelov, Alexander Michkov, Julia Mankovskaya, Sergey Zharkov, Maria Zvonareva, Sergey Yushkevich, Nina Usatova, Yuri Stepanov, Fedor Lavrov, Vitaliy Kovalenko, etc.
Reviews and reviews
As for the reviews of cinema experts and the audienceâs reviews of the Tula Tokarev series, they are mostly positive. All unanimously confirm that the film up to the last series keeps in suspense. The talented play of the actors, the twisted plot and the excellent work of the operators are noted, thanks to which there are many successful camera angles. Lovers of romance really liked the love lines that touch hearts so much. It is a pity that in both cases love became unhappy. The film is especially sharpened by the contrast of the characters of the main characters.
All fans of the detective genre, of course, will like the series "Tula Tokarev." Actors and roles in the series are selected very well. Each of the characters contributes to the intrigue of the story.