I am currently starring in "Trained". A short film that I also wrote and directed in Chicago. "Trained" is available on cable tv on the Shorts.TV network starting August 31, 2019. Its also available on Amazon Prime Video.

Prior to "Trained" I starred in a national tv commercial for Letgo.com. It was directed by Craig Gillespie.

I have also been an Executive Producer And Director on some docuseries including "Warsaw Chicago", "Cow Chasers", and a few indie films including "Mr. Id".

Apat from my creative adventures, I am also a startup venture advisor and consultant

I was born in Kiev, Ukraine, lived in Haifa Israel, grew up in Chicago, and live in Los Angeles (Westwood).

I am a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Cobrinha and have trained Muay Thai since high school with Rick Sollo/Aiki Training Hall.

I speak English with no Russian accent, but speak Russian with a heavy English accent.

And I have a very twisted humor which fuels my big appetite for life, food, mindfulness, and my creative works.

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