Maxim Galkin

Born around 1976-06-18, Maxim Galkin established himself as a prominent figure in Russian entertainment, initially rising to fame as an impersonator with a talent for parody. His career included hosting the Russian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" before 2009 and performing duets with famous singers like Alla Pugacheva and Ani Lorak. In 2010, he notably performed a "light-hearted" impression of President Vladimir Putin on Russia's Channel One TV channel. A significant performance occurred on New Year's Eve in 2013, when Galkin appeared alongside Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the "Little Blue Light" program on Russia-1 TV. From November 2016, he also hosted the children's TV talent show "Best of all" for at least several months.Galkin's personal life includes his marriage to Soviet and Russian singer Alla Pugacheva on December 24, 2011. The couple welcomed twins, Elizaveta and Harry, via a surrogate mother on September 18, 2013. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Galkin left Russia in March 2022. Subsequently, in September 2022, the Russian government listed him as a foreign agent. His wife and children were reported to have returned to Russia in August 2022.