Artemiy
Ivanov
Actor / Model / Creative Director
About
Born into a family of actors, I grew up in the theater. While other children went to kindergarten, my younger brother and I explored the backstage world — examining colorful costumes, learning to tell a rapier from a foil and a sabre, playing with old pistols in the prop room, and joining actors in vocal warm-ups before the curtain rose.
In Moscow, I was afraid to wear a pair of white baggy pants — not because of fashion, but because it could invite judgment. A man was expected to look a certain way. No softness, no excess, no questions. In 2024, I left for Tbilisi, Georgia. Only when I crossed the border did I understand that leaving was not granted — it was taken.
As I made my way down the aircraft stairs, I knew everything was about to change. A few weeks in, I pulled those same white pants on and headed to a modeling casting. A series of bright flashes — the dark studio, flaring white for a split second. I found my footing. Now I connect photography, media, theater, and fashion into a single creative practice.
Experience
Pokrovka Theater Studio, Moscow
Classical theater training from age 8. Acting, choreography, vocals, and stage speech. Family theater tradition.
Moscow Operetta Theater
Children’s Musical Academy. Top 9% of students to perform on the Operetta stage. 10+ sold-out musical performances.
Private Acting Training
Three years of individual training with Sergey Zagrebnev. Stanislavsky system, Meissner technique, improvisation.
Opera “The Magic Flute” — W. A. Mozart
Intern with stage director Andrey Tsvetkov at the Opera and Symphony Laboratory “The World of New Opera.”
Assistant Director — “Heart Given to Children”
National charity production. Coordinated soloists, ensembles, and technical departments. Raised $4,375 for children’s medical treatment.
Modeling & Media, Tbilisi
20+ editorial and commercial shoots. Magazine publication. Collaborations with photographers, stylists, and creatives across Georgia and Europe.
Portfolio
Leather Editorial
Moscow Rooftop
Red Turtleneck
Olive Sweater
Studio Portrait
B&W Walking
White Turtleneck
Sunset Coat
Through the Glass
Education
School No. 2104 on Taganka, Moscow — top-ranked public school, graduated 2023. English: A2 → B2+ (self-taught). Currently preparing for U.S. university admission.
Words
“Artemy demonstrated the ability to analyze texts and build coherent dramatic logic. In his work with Pushkin’s “I Loved You,” he conveyed complex emotional states through intonation and controlled breathing rather than outright sentimentality.”
Sergey Zagrebnev
Acting & Speech Teacher, 3 years of private training
“His ability to combine artistic flair with strong organizational skills was exceptional for his age of seventeen. He participated in the development of the director’s concept and worked directly with performers on stage action and character development.”
Andrey Tsvetkov
Stage Director, former soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre
“Despite his demanding theatrical schedule, Artemii achieved outstanding academic results. He completed the academic year with the highest grades in all subjects. I would especially like to highlight his achievements in literature and English.”
Tatiana Feuerbach
School Counselor, Znayka Private School
“He approaches learning with curiosity and respect for structure, and I am sure that he will succeed at a university where critical thinking and rigor are valued.”
Sergey Zagrebnev
Acting & Speech Teacher