Professor Vorolev / Pig — Laika Character Profile

About Professor Vorolev / Pig

Soviet scientist responsible for capturing Laika and preparing her for the space program. Represents the human exploitation of animals during the early Cold War space race.

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Nebřenský

Appears in

Laika (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Professor Vorolev / Pig — Professional Mentor & Assistant — Assistant Tossoff (Jan Budař)

  Professor Vorolev leads the space program while Assistant Tossoff supports him in preparing Laika.

• Professor Vorolev / Pig — Professional Handler & Subject — Laika (Helena Dvořáková)

  Professor Vorolev oversees the scientific preparation of Laika for the Soviet space mission.

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