Yury Bykov
In the credits, Yury Bykov appears as a director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. The career now covers more than 17 years. Anyone who knows the name knows it from 'The Fool'. 'The Major' rounds out the better-known part of the record.
Yury Bykov
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4 Series
In the credits, Yury Bykov appears as a director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. The career now covers more than 17 years. Anyone who knows the name knows it from 'The Fool'. 'The Major' rounds out the better-known part of the record.
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Peak
Director
2026
Film
Daring
Director · 16 episodes
2024–
TV
The Owner
Director
2023
Film
The Watchman
Director
2019
Film
Sleepers
Director · 8 episodes
2017–
TV
Method
Director · 24 episodes
2015–
TV
Six Degrees of Celebration 1914
Director
2014
Film
The Fool
Director
2014
Film
The Major
Director
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Yury Bykov and where are they from?
Yury Bykov is 45 years old, born on August 15, 1981 in Novomichurinsk, Pronsky District, Ryazan Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia].
What are the most famous roles of Yury Bykov?
Yury Bykov is best known for directing The Fool, The Major, The Factory.
How many movies has Yury Bykov directed?
Over a 17-year career (since 2009), Yury Bykov has directed or written 8 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Yury Bykov's first movie?
The career of Yury Bykov began with Nachalnik (2009).
What is Yury Bykov's most recent movie or series?
Yury Bykov's most recent release is Daring, which premiered on October 24, 2024.
What TV shows has Yury Bykov created or directed?
On television, Yury Bykov has appeared in Method, Daring, Sleepers, Cash Collectors.
Does Yury Bykov have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Yury Bykov's upcoming work includes: Peak (2026).
Yury Bykov
1981-08-15 · Novomichurinsk, Pronsky District, Ryazan Oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
Yuri Bykov was born in 1981 in Novomichurinsk, a small town in the Ryazan region of Russia. Coming from a family of factory workers, he studied acting in the famous VGIK (Institute of Cinema named after Gerasimov) and appeared in various theatres of Moscow after receiving his diploma in 2005.
In 2006, Yury Bykov started to write and direct his first short films. In 2009, his short film “The Boss”, in which he also played the lead role, won the main prize at the All-Russian National film festival Kinotavr. In 2010, Bykov directed his first feature film, “Live!”, Special Jury Prize at Taipei International Film Festival. In 2013, his second feature, “The Major”. was selected in Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2014, “The Fool” received important awards at the festivals of Locarno (Best Actor Leopard, Ecumenical Jury Prize, Junior Jury Award, First Prize) and Les Arcs, among many others. Both “The Major” and “The Fool” enjoyed international theatrical releases.
Yury Bykov both writes and directs his films. He has also edited and scored his early projects, as well as playing one of the lead roles in “The Major”.