Semyon Svashenko

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Characters played by Semyon Svashenko

Russian soldier — War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky (1966)

Common infantryman, represents the broader Russian military experience in war.

Vasyl — Earth (1930)

A young peasant and grandson of Semen who brings the village's first tractor, enabling the plowing of fields and destruction of kulak fences. He is killed by an unknown figure while dancing a hopak, sparking the film's central conflict.

Tymish — Arsenal (1929)

The central figure, a young worker returning from WWI. He witnesses capitalist exploitation, joins the Bolshevik movement, and organizes the January uprising in Kiev against the bourgeoisie and haidamak paramilitaries.

Career Overview

Semyon Svashenko has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Ukraine Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include Earth, Arsenal, Zvenigora. 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
27
Birth Date
1904-09-13 00:00:00
Birth Place
Derhachi, Ukraine

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4410018), public domain (CC0).