"Border: Taiga Romance", actors then and now

In the winter of 2000, a new 9-episode melodrama "Border: Taiga Romance" was released on the ORT TV channel. From the very first episodes, the series conquered millions of hearts of our compatriots.

In the center of the plot are several families living at a distant border post on the border with China. Husbands — officers with beautiful wives find themselves here on duty and are detained indefinitely. Passions flare up around one couple. The wife of a stern officer falls in love with a young man, but this is the taiga and there are its own laws, especially since each of the local men has a weapon.

Despite the fact that 18 years have passed since the premiere, many still remember their favorite characters performed by Marat Basharov, Olga Budina, Elena Panova with warmth in their hearts. Let's take a look at what the actors look like now.

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Alexey Guskov

The role of Nikita has become one of the most striking roles of Alexey. The actor made his debut in 1986 in the film "Judge Ivanova's Personal File". Among the most famous works: "Classic", "Scavenger", "Turkish Gambit", etc. At the moment, the actor is busy filming in the film "The Eternal Life of Alexander Khristoforov". Now he is 60 years old.

Olga Budina

She played the role of Marina Goloshchekina, the wife of an officer played by Alexei Guskov. At the time of the film's release, the actress was 25 years old, now she is 43 years old and has more than 35 works in cinema behind her. By the way, few people know, but Olga played the role of a teacher in the youth series "Simple Truths".

Marat Basharov

He played the role of Marina's lover. He received his first role in 1998 in the film "The Siberian Barber", then played in the drama "Voroshilov Shooter", "Oligarch", etc. In addition to film roles, Marat Basharov hosts several popular television shows. The actor is 43 years old

Mikhail Efremov

Played the role of Alexey Tourniquet. Since 1976 to the present, the actor has managed to appear in 167 films. Among the most famous works: "Kitty", "Saboteur", "Everything is the other way around", etc. At the moment, Mikhail Efremov is involved in the filming of films: "Our children", "On Paris". The actor is 54 years old.

Elena Panova

She played the role of Galina Zhgut. Many may remember the actress from the films "Shadow Fight", "Metro", "Time of the First". Her debut as an actress took place in 1996, in the comedy "New Year's Story". Now the actress is 41 years old.

Renata Litvinova

During her film career, which the actress has been leading since 1989, Renata managed to star in 51 films, work as a screenwriter, director and producer of dozens of films. Among her most famous works: "The Goddess: How I fell in love", "The Country of the Deaf", etc. She is now 51 years old.