Vladimir Mashkov

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Characters played by Vladimir Mashkov

Sidorov — Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Russian intelligence officer.

Tracker (Sasha) — Behind Enemy Lines (2001)

Ruthless mercenary hired to hunt down Burnett in the wilderness.

Leonid Zinchenko — Flight Crew (2016)

An experienced pilot who supervises Alexey's examination and later becomes his commanding pilot. Leonid initially insists that Alexey obey orders, but gradually recognizes his abilities. During the Kanwoo disaster, he helps coordinate the evacuation, faces the consequences of his decisions, and ultimately reconciles with Valera.

Tolyan — The Thief (1997)

Tolyan is a charming officer who seduces Katya and becomes her partner, posing as her husband and a father figure to Sanya. He initially provides protection and stability, but secretly supports the household through deception and theft. His authoritarian behavior, emotional rejection, and criminal career ultimately destroy the makeshift family.

Earl Beklemishev — The Duelist (2016)

A wealthy aristocrat and frequent patron of Yakovlev. He embodies the privileged St. Petersburg elite who commission professional duelists to settle disputes without facing personal risk.

Volin — The Challenge (2023)

Volin is the director responsible for selecting the surgeon for the orbital mission. After evaluating the candidates' accelerated training, he chooses Evgenia Belyaeva as the best candidate. When Mission Control initially favors an emergency descent, he ultimately grants Evgenia permission to continue the dangerous surgery.

Aaron — Ivan & Abraham (1993)

Aaron is a wounded man preparing to flee across the border with hidden clothes, money, and urgently needed papers. He later visits Rachel, gives her a small gift, and asks her to conceal his presence. Although Rachel begs to accompany him, Aaron insists that he must leave alone because circumstances have changed.

Matvey Levin — Billion (2019)

Matvey Levin is a wealthy banker whose risky polymer investment and threatened loan expose his distrustful, impulsive nature. After learning of Leonid's death, he seeks a son he barely knows and offers a billion-ruble inheritance secured in a French vault. His children ultimately use the operation to seek both the money and his approval.

Platon Makovskiy — Tycoon (2002)

Platon Makovskiy is the narrative’s central protagonist, first shown as a university student who embraces the private-capitalism movement with four friends. Twenty years later he has become Russia’s richest man, is pulled into suspect organizations, and resists brutal Kremlin pressure by trying to build a competing political power of his own.

Nickolas II — Rasputin (2013)

The Emperor of the Russian Empire, Nickolas II is closely connected with Grigori Raspoutine through Alexandra and their son's illness. Raspoutine's influence over the imperial couple becomes a major political concern, as aristocrats and members of the royal family believe that his presence damages the authority of the monarchy.

Viktor Borisovich — About Love (2015)

Viktor Borisovich is the successful businessman who announces mass dismissals because of the economic crisis. He is attracted to Liza and offers her continued employment in exchange for sex, turning his authority as her employer into the source of the story's ethical and emotional conflict.

Kozyr — The State Counsellor (2005)

Dedicated police officer and field partner who supports Fandorin during investigations, tactical operations, and suspect apprehensions.

Career Overview

Vladimir Mashkov has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently About Love Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Behind Enemy Lines, Three Seconds. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
57
Birth Date
1963-11-27
Birth Place
Tula, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1081714), public domain (CC0).