Ivan Krasko - Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, People's Artist of the Russian Federation (1992), father of actor Andrei Krasko. Ivan Krasko plays mostly secondary, but always memorable roles, acts in films and TV series, plays in the St. V. Komissarzhevskaya.

Childhood and adolescence

Ivan Ivanovich was born on September 23, 1930 in the small village of Vartemyagi in the Leningrad region and was registered under the name of his father - Bakhvalov.


His mother, Anastasia Ivanovna Bakhvalova (nee Krasko), died of sepsis when the boy was not yet a year old. Father, Ivan Afanasevich Bakhvalov, drank from grief and passed away three years later.

Ivan and his two brothers, Vasya and Kolya, were taken up by the father's mother Pelageya Alekseevna, and the oldest son Volodya was taken by the second grandmother Dasha. When the war broke out, Volodya took an accelerated course in military science and went to the front, died on the first day of the storming of Stalingrad.

Ivan Krasko about his first Christmas tree

Despite a difficult war childhood, Vanya grew up as a smart and purposeful boy, studied well at school and dreamed of becoming an actor. He did not miss a single picture in the village club, he knew many films by heart and loved to retell them in their faces to relatives and neighbors.

11 days after the victory of the Soviet Union, grandmother Pelageya passed away. Ivan was adopted by the brother of his late mother, Ivan Ivanovich Krasko, who returned from the front, and gave the boy his last name.

After school, the guy was afraid to go to the theater, fearing ridicule from fellow villagers, and took the documents to the sailor (and his uncle advised to connect life with the fleet). Having become a cadet of the naval school, Ivan did not part with his childhood dream and constantly took part in amateur performances, and in his fourth year he enrolled in a circle of artistic words. After graduating from college, he served in the Danube fleet, but after the reduction of the composition he went to the reserve.


Over the years of service, the passion for the stage did not subside at all, but, on the contrary, flared up with renewed vigor. Ivan entered the evening department of the philological faculty of Leningrad State University in order to gain experience in student theater, and only two years later became a student at the Leningrad Theater Institute named after A.N. Ostrovsky. Krasko studied on the course of Elizaveta Ivanovna Tim. In May 1961, at the age of 30, Ivan finally fulfilled his childhood dream and became a certified actor.

Actor career

During the graduation performance, the legendary artistic director of the BDT Georgy Tovstonogov drew attention to the talented graduate and personally invited him to his theater. For four years, Krasko did not manage to play a single leading role, so he first moved to the theater on Liteiny, and then got into the troupe of the Komissarzhevskaya Theater, in which he still serves.


But the real fame to Ivan Ivanovich was brought by his film works. His debut was the role of a pilot in the film "Baltic Sky" (1960) by Vladimir Vengerov with Mikhail Ulyanov and Rolan Bykov.


In total, during his long creative career, Krasko played about one and a half hundred roles, including in the films The Prince and the Pauper (1972), Mr. Designer (1988), Afghan Breakdown (1991) and the TV series Young Russia (1981 -1982), Streets of Broken Lights (1999-2004) and National Security Agent 3 (2001). Mostly his heroes are brave, courageous men, for whom the concept of valor and honor is the main life principle, and not an empty phrase.

Ivan Krasko. "Two Soldiers" - an excerpt from the poem "Vasily Tyorkin"

Krasko was lucky to work with such venerable directors as Vladimir Bortko and Stanislav Rostotsky, meet famous actors on the set and even star in several films with his son Andrei Krasko, who passed away at 49 years old.


The artist also took part in the scoring of cartoons, for example, he voiced the king in "Dwarf Nose" (2003).


Ivan Krasko in the talk show "My Hero"

The actor never regrets the choice of his life path and admits that there was not even a day when he felt tired of filming or rehearsals, no matter how busy his schedule was. But when a day free from acting duties is issued, fatigue and melancholy appear.

“Probably, the same paradox of the right profession is being affected. There is no life without her, ”says Krasko.

Personal life of Ivan Krasko

Krasko married for the first time in 1951, while still a sailor cadet. Their marriage with Ekaterina Ivanova lasted four years, the couple had a daughter, Galya.


In 1956, the second wife of Ivan Ivanovich was the teacher of the Russian language Kira Petrova, who bore him a son, Andrei, and a daughter, Julia. Ivan's eldest son became a famous actor, starred in the dramas "72 meters" by Vladimir Khotinenko, "Oligarch" by Pavel Lungin and "I Stay" by Alexei Balabanov. In 2006, Andrei Krasko died of a heart attack on the set of Sergei Ursulyak's series "Liquidation".


In 2001, 4 years after his divorce from Kira, Ivan Krasko led the props of the Komissarzhevskaya Theater Natalia Vyal (born 1977) down the aisle, who gave birth to his sons Vanya and Fedya. The marriage lasted 10 years: in the end, Natalia went to a younger man. Ivan did not interfere with her happiness and even wrote off her share in an apartment on the Fontanka embankment.

84-year-old actor Ivan Krasko married his 24-year-old student Natalia Shevel in St. Petersburg.

In the family of the famous actor, 84-year-old Ivan Krasko, an exciting event - after five years of dating, he marries his former student, 24-year-old Natalia Shevel.

Krasko Ivan got married

The wedding of the master and student Natalia Shevel became almost the most anticipated event in the city - as soon as the bride and groom got out of the car, they were immediately surrounded by media representatives. After the wedding, the young will go for a walk and a photo session, and then to the Actor's House, where guests and a festive banquet will be waiting for them.

24-year-old wife Krasko did not expect that her fiancé would wear a naval officer's uniform on their wedding day. According to Natalia, the artist bought a classic suit for the ceremony. And only in the registry office did the young bride see that the future husband was wearing a military uniform. The actor explains - he wanted to make a surprise.

The actor served as the commanding officer of a landing craft when he was the same age as his new bride today - 24 years old.

Ivan Krasko wedding photo

Some of the guests noted that he wore the same suit at his previous weddings. Krasko himself allowed media representatives to take pictures, saying that they had nothing to hide.

“Now I feel that I am 23 years old. I just told you from the bulldozer. It's just that my birthday is on the 23rd. I love this figure! "

Krasko explained why he was interested with Natalia:

“A lovely girl, a Sevastopol sparrow. Guys, she is not an easy person. Very challenging! This is interesting to me. "

The marriage union was registered by the registry office employees on Krasnoarmeyskaya.

Ivan Krasko wife age difference

And if a couple in love is not at all embarrassed by the 60-year age difference, then many acquaintances condemn such a connection, therefore, on a solemn day, the newlyweds are surrounded by the support of only the closest ones.

The solemn ceremony was held in the presence of only the closest people, among whom there were no relatives from the bride's side - even Mother Shevel did not come to the wedding, who, as the bride explained, lives in Sevastopol and cannot be present at the wedding. Newlyweds at the registry office of the Admiralteisky district were met not only by guests, but also by journalists. Cossacks guarded the ceremony.

Closer to 11.00, guests and journalists began to catch up.

And the bride was not there. The groom began to worry a little and laugh it off, they say, maybe the girl changed her mind. Correspondent Lyudmila Golubeva made a joke, if anything, she is ready to replace the bride. Krasko smiled sweetly and took a picture with her.

After about half an hour, Natalya Shevel appeared in the registry office in a long white dress, with discreet makeup, high hairstyle and pearl jewelry.

It is reported that Natalia Shavel's mother did not approve of her daughter's choice, and Krasko's children, according to him, are very busy.

“As a teacher, I tell you - pull yourself together! It is necessary to play in the proposed circumstances, "- reassured his former student Ivan Krasko at the ceremony.

Krasko Ivan Ivanovich new wife

He also admitted that he feels 23 years old, and calls his chosen one "the Sevastopol sparrow", since she flew to St. Petersburg from the Crimea.

Ivan Krasko and his young lover spent the night before the wedding separately.

The artistic director of the theater, Viktor Novikov, agreed to act as a witness on the part of the groom.

84-year-old Ivan Krasko, already in the status of a husband, announced that he dreams of a daughter, whom his newly-made wife will give birth to. For Krasko, the wedding with Shevel is the fourth marriage, and for Natasha - the second.

Social network users were shocked by the marriage of Ivan Krasko and his former student Natalia Shevel. All day they chewed on a variety of facts from the life of these people. They were outraged by their 60-year age difference, the couple's lack of their own housing and the fact that relatives did not come to the wedding of the actors. Many were shocked by the news that the couple had not lived an intimate life before, and their wedding night was scheduled for tonight.

Ivan Krasko wedding September 9, 2015

Someone admired the male health of the elderly actor, while others felt sorry for the young actress. However, among the commentators there were also those who did not believe the words of Natalia Shevel that they had not had intimate contacts before.

After the wedding, the newlyweds will go on a honeymoon trip to Venice.

Meanwhile, the 84-year-old actor has nowhere to live with his young wife. The artist presented his apartment to the children and is now forced to share the living space with his relatives - his grandson and daughter-in-law Margarita. Nevertheless, Natalya does not get tired of repeating “in tight quarters, but not offended,” and in the profession she wants to achieve everything on her own, without resorting to the connections of her eminent spouse.

I plan to understand life: how I will work, how I will live. I must be able to support myself, - says Natalia. - I just graduated from the theater institute. At the expense of Ivan Ivanovich, I am not going to leave. I will strive for everything myself. The fact that I take the name Krasko does not mean that I am now a thug.

According to the bride, Ivan Krasko took over all the wedding chores. Natalia's only duty is to buy a dress.

Krasko and Shevel met at the theater institute, where the 84-year-old artist taught acting. The girl read her poems to her mentor, and he singled her out from the crowd, and after a while decided to marry her.

Ivan Krasko married a student

A month ago, Shevel agreed to take the name of her future spouse. The actor, on the other hand, made a marriage proposal, kneeling right in the St. Petersburg metro. By that time, the couple had known each other for five years. For Krasko, this will be his fourth marriage.

Natalya Shevel: “In this era, almost everything is done, there are already gay marriages, and all that. Those who respect and love Ivan Ivanovich should respect and love his choice, be happy for him, that he is good, that he still has some kind of life, that he can still be happy. Why is that bad?"

Krasko, meanwhile, said that he "did not immediately prick his heart," but he got along with his student on the basis of his love of poetry.

At the same time, Ivan Krasko noted that he does not feel the difference in mental age with his young wife.

- We are equal in mental age, but judging by wisdom, Natalya Alexandrovna pulls for 70 years. This brings us together in many ways. We often start all sorts of disputes and she sometimes takes over, says Krasko.

Ivan Krasko married a student photo

“We met two characters, two strong people. I dare even say smart. We are interested in each other. In addition, in this way we think to melt the loneliness that is inherent in both of us. I am very happy. I took this creature under my wing because it was restless. No nest of her own, no opportunities to develop normally, but she has a huge talent, poetic, acting, and most importantly human. The human, perhaps, needs to be polished, but I think I should have enough strength for the 7 years that I promised Natasha. "

The guests began to congratulate the young and give them flowers. The bouquets were collected by the Cossacks who were present at the ceremony, and then accompanied Krasko and his wife on the street after leaving the registry office. At the exit, Ivan Krasko and his young wife got into a convertible and drove away.

- Now I see that my Natalia has calmed down, - said the actor. - And I never worried about the wedding.

Ivan Krasko wedding video

Ivan Krasko married video

The story of the 84-year-old Soviet actor Ivan Krasko and his 24-year-old student, which goes beyond the generally accepted norms of love, received a logical continuation - the lovers signed at the Krasnoarmeysky registry office in St. Petersburg. The wedding of the master and student Natalia Shevel became almost the most anticipated event in the city - as soon as the bride and groom got out of the car, they were immediately surrounded by media representatives. After the wedding, the young will go for a walk and a photo session, and then to the Actor's House, where guests and a festive banquet will be waiting for them.

Ivan Krasko and Natalya Shevel met at the St. Petersburg Institute of Humanitarian Education, where the actor taught the course, and the girl enthusiastically listened to his lectures in the audience. Even before the start of the official ceremony, Natalya changed her last name to the name of her future spouse in all social networks.

As Krasko himself says in an interview, sweetheart does not yet allow him close to him, since intimate relationships are permissible for his beloved only after. However, the couple wants to have a daughter in marriage. In addition, the housing issue in the newly-made family has not been resolved either - all the apartments owned by Krasko were given to his children from previous marriages, so the couple also has nowhere to live.

Bloggers, looking at the photo from the ceremony in the registry office, felt that it was wrong, since the groom chose a uniform instead of a tuxedo or suit. Also many were embarrassed by the bridal bouquet that the newly-made wife of the star was supposed to hold... In fact, the flowers are in the hands of happy Ivan.

According to domestic media reports, Krasko and his beloved Natalya Shevel exchanged vows in St. Petersburg. This wedding became almost the most anticipated event in the city: as soon as the bride and groom got out of the car, they were immediately surrounded by reporters.

After the wedding, Ivan and Natalya went for a walk and a photo session, and then they will go to the Actor's House, where guests and a festive banquet will be waiting for them, reports Super.

Recall that Krasko and Shevel met at the St. Petersburg Institute of Humanitarian Education, where Ivan taught the course, and Natalya was his student. Even before going to the registry office, Shevel took the name of the future spouse in all social networks. As Krasko said in an interview, before the wedding, the girl did not let him close to her for moral reasons... However, Natalia did not confirm his words.

“It seems to me that it is not entirely correct to talk about it. Ivan Ivanovich sometimes gives interviews and does not understand what he is saying,” the actress was embarrassed. “I don’t really want to go into details. There is a closeness between us, but only spiritual. physical intimacy, then let's look from a philological point of view. What is sex? Sex is a relationship between two sexes, a relationship between the sexes. A kiss or touch is already sex. Did Ivan Ivanovich kiss me? Of course, he kissed. Did he hug me? Of course he did. So sex happened".

By the way, the housing issue in the newly made family has not yet been resolved: all the apartments owned by Krasko were given to his children from previous marriages, so the couple has nowhere to live. "We have a room, not really ours, yet we will live with Ivan Ivanovich's daughter-in-law and his grandson Kirill", - Natalia shared her plans for the near future.

As they wrote Days.Ru, the bride's mother was furious at the news of the wedding and even refused to go to the ceremony. However, Shevel reacted calmly to this fact. “Mom worries about me, but she never forbade me to do what I want. She will always love me, no matter what,” says Krasko's newly-made wife. Only those closest to the bride and groom were invited to the celebration. Natalia went to the registry office in a beautiful white dress. The young will not have a honeymoon: the season begins in the theater, already on September 12 Krasko plays in the play.

It is noteworthy that while Ivan dreams of a daughter, Natalya admits that she does not see herself in the role of a mother. "Until I understand that I am really ready ... A child is very serious. They have children when the mind is lacking. It costs nothing. getting pregnant, giving birth is easier than a steamed turnip. But I well understand that I can't get a cat either... I really want a cat, I love animals. But there is no home. And then the child! "- said the girl.

Meanwhile, Krasko's ex-wife, the third, Natalya Shchepinskaya, who is raising a 13-year-old son Ivan and an 11-year-old Fedor from an artist, categorically stated that the new darling is only interested in Ivan's money. " Well, Krasko doesn't have millions. He has no fortune to covet", - assured Natalya. And the artist's bride may not count on living space in St. Petersburg.