Ilya Strakhov - famous Ukrainian circus acrobat: biography, career, personal life

Ilya Strakhov is a famous acrobat not only in Ukraine, but all over the world. Together with his twin brother Daniil, he traveled to 20 countries, where he performed at the best arenas of the world circus.

Biography

The brothers were born in Odessa on November 7, 1976 infamily of famous circus artists. When the children were very small, their mother died, and the upbringing fell completely on his father's shoulders. But since the boys from morning till night spent time in the circus arena, their upbringing and training involved the whole troupe.

Already at the age of 6 Ilya Strakhov with his brother beganseriously engage in acrobatics, which from early childhood showed ability. Under the strict guidance of the father and coaches, the guys at the age of 9 entered the arena as artists for the first time. Success did not turn the boys head, and they persevered in doing their favorite thing.

At age 13, having gone to the festival of circus artin North Korea, the brothers win their first award. Since then, many years of fruitful work and numerous participation in the most prestigious competitions of circus artists have passed.

Career

Ilya Strakhov and his brother organized an interestinga creative duet called Duo Twins. The couple liked the audience of the whole world. After all, they are not just circus performers and good acrobats, they are also talented artists. Each production is a whole performance with the selection of costumes and bright memorable elements and supports.

Take, for example, their famous circus number"Gangsters." With automatic weapons in their hands, in stylish hats and suits with ties, they perform complicated tricks, full of charm and interesting ties, despite the tight and uncomfortable costumes. But their efforts truly fascinate the public, it is interesting to watch the numbers from the beginning to the very end.

Ilya Strakhov's positive energy and histhe brother during performances on any competitions always added them glasses. No wonder that no show and festival the brothers did not leave without a reward. For example, in 2011, in Japan, they won 1 place in the competition and won a cash prize of 2,000,000 yen.

For many years the brothers worked in well-known arenasGermany, France, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Japan, etc. Several times took part in the television popular shows of the world, including "Minute of Fame" on the First Russian TV Channel, where they left without difficulty to the final part.

Ukraine also reached the final in the show "UkraineHe has a talent, "subsequently Ilya Strakhov's brother, an acrobat and a constant partner, went out on the same stage with his son Oscar, showing the most complicated acrobatic number, so the circus dynasty continues its life.

Personal life

Despite the fact that the marriage with the leading choreographer of all Ukrainian shows Tatiana Denisova has long collapsed, the audience’s attention is riveted on their relationship.

Joint son of a couple Lev already appeared on the screensthe show "Dance Everything" as the host. The boy followed in his mother's footsteps, did not become an acrobat like a father, but break dance dances. Leva grows up in an artistic environment, communicates freely with celebrities and often with her grandmother is on the dance floor, where the famous mother works.

The relationship of the couple did not develop during the work of IlyaInsurance contract in Germany. Tatiana could not stand the seat in the apartment, because everyone knows her as an active and active creative person. She needed to take up work, and she soon returned to Ukraine, on this relationship and ceased to exist.

In the second marriage, Ilya's wife Anastasia also practices acrobatics and often performs with her husband at various events.

They had two children in their marriage: the eldest son and the baby daughter.

Duo twins

The creative life of circus artists is usuallyends early, but Ilya Strakhov's biography is filled with constant events. His active lifestyle does not stop even at the age of 40. Having organized such a duet as Duo Twins, the brothers perform at corporate parties, weddings, birthdays.

Their performance charges the guests with extraordinary energy, because one can only envy how the brothers look at their forty. Stylish, beautiful, and even so talented.