Ivan Yankovsky (born October 30, 1990) is a premier Russian actor and a third-generation member of the legendary Yankovsky acting dynasty, known for his intense screen presence and transformative performances. He has garnered widespread critical acclaim and multiple Golden Eagle Awards, notably for his roles in the psychological thriller Queen of Spades (2016) and the controversial box-office hit Text (2019). Yankovsky reached a new peak of cultural domestic stardom in 2023 with his portrayal of Vova "Adidas" in the gritty, record-breaking crime drama series The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt, which became a significant societal phenomenon across Eastern Europe.