The deceased actor Startsev wanted to become a director
Russian actor Yefim Startsev, known for the TV series "Cop Wars 9" and who died in the SVO zone, dreamed of a stage, studied acting, but later decided to devote himself to military service. Colleagues of the artist told aif.ru on Friday, October 30, about his creative plans and personal life.
Theater and film actress Ekaterina Farber, who studied with Startsev, recalled his talent and collaboration on the production of "An Ordinary Miracle" by Evgeny Schwartz.
"He probably dreamed of the stage, like all of us. But the profession is very harsh, and there is a lot of competition. And when you're in your thirties, there's almost no chance of becoming a sought—after actor," Farber shared.
Startsev never graduated from the theater institute, but continued to communicate with classmates and attend their performances. His daughter held a special place in his life. The actress said that he rarely posted photos on social networks, but most often shared the moments spent with the child.
Actor Dmitry Arshansky also remembered Startsev as a talented artist, reliable friend and caring family man. According to him, Yefim successfully coped with diverse roles, but did not have time to fully unleash his potential in cinema.
"He dreamed of returning to a peaceful life and mastering directing. There were very far—reaching plans, which, unfortunately, were not destined to come true," Arshansky said.
Yefim Startsev died on September 30, and on October 19 he was buried in the family plot of the Peterhof City Cemetery in St. Petersburg. Previously, the actor was seriously injured several times during the fighting. Startsev was born in Leningrad, studied acting and performed on the stage. He also practiced boxing, powerlifting, and hand-to-hand combat. His filmography includes 19 projects, including the TV series "Cop Wars 9", "Our Special Forces 3" and "Sea Devils".
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