Olga Medynich

Born on December 16, 1981, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Olga Medynich is a celebrated Russian theater, film, and parody actress known for her comedic timing and versatile range. After graduating from the Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy as a puppet theater actress, she gained national fame as a key cast member of the popular sketch shows Women’s League and Big Difference, where she became famous for her celebrity impressions. Transitioning seamlessly into television and film, she starred in the long-running sitcom Svetofor and earned critical acclaim for her role as Countess Vorontsova in the historical drama Catherine the Great (2015). In recent years, she has found renewed success in the hit supernatural comedy Central Russia's Vampires and as a popular social media personality known for her humorous video sketches.