In the production sphere, workers very often master related professions. This rule also applies in theater and cinema. Vitaly Saltykov began his creative career as an actor. Today he is known as a screenwriter and director.
Children's hobbies
In recent decades, almost all parents have sought to identify the abilities of their children as early as possible. This desire is dictated by concern for the future of the child. Let him become a professional in his field and succeed. The desire is natural and commendable. Vitaly Viktorovich Saltykov was born on December 9, 1970 in a family of Soviet intellectuals. Parents lived in Leningrad. My father worked as a leading engineer at one of the engineering enterprises. Mother taught solfeggio at a music school. The boy grew up and developed in a supportive environment.
Already in early childhood, Vitaly demonstrated his musical abilities. He loved to sing and easily memorized the melodies of songs. When Saltykov was seven years old, he was enrolled in a comprehensive school and in a music school. And there, and there the boy studied well. I willingly participated in all school activities. Including in amateur art shows. He began his performances on the school stage with the performance of the song "Together it is fun to walk across the open spaces." In physical education lessons, he preferred to go in for athletics. The future actor's favorite subjects were history and literature.
In those days, the literary section "Pegasik" operated at the house of pioneers. Vitaly was one of the active members of this club. Here children were taught the basics of versification. Introduced to the peculiarities of literary creativity. Saltykov was good at writing poetry. However, upon collective analysis and analysis, it turned out that he imitated the poet Sergei Yesenin. At the same time, Vitaly wrote his first script. He showed the text only to the leading teacher and, to his great pleasure, received an encouraging grade.
When the time came to choose a future profession, Saltykov decided to get an acting education at the Leningrad Institute of Performing Arts and Cinematography. Within the walls of this educational institution, many Soviet actors and directors studied the basics of acting. Vitaly studied easily. As a student, he took part in theater and television productions. Of course, he was not offered the main roles. But he also strove for this. Saltykov watched the actions and orders of the director. This practice was useful to him in the future.
Professional activity
Having received an actor's diploma in 1993, Saltykov entered the service at the famous Theater of the Young Spectator (TYuZ). The newcomer was involved in repertoire performances from the very first days. This rule applies in all countries. Vitaly successfully performed the assigned roles in the performances "Love for one orange", "Goblin", "All mice love cheese" and many others. Simultaneously with the main loads, I managed to cooperate with other sites. He was invited to the stage of the "Shelter of the Comedian" theater in St. Petersburg, and "Apart" in Moscow. At the same time, the actor did not forget about directing.
Saltykov performed his first roles on the screen in 2000. In the series "The Empire Under Attack," he played a cameo role. Later, the actor admitted that he did not have time to see himself when watching. This was followed by the television projects "The Hounds", "Musketeers of Catherine", "Outside observation", in which Vitaly could already be seen. As a result, he was invited to the Kultura TV channel as the host of the educational programs Russian Style and Staraya Podshivka. Critics and audiences have praised these projects. In 2003, "Russian Style" was nominated for the TEFI Prize.
Recognition and awards
Vitaly Saltykov's debut as a director fell on 2012. A short film entitled "Where the Sea Flows" entered the top ten at a prestigious international festival. In the spring of 2019, a full-length picture of the same name was released. The film consists of four short stories. This time the leading roles were played by star actors. Among them are Dmitry Pevtsov, Nikita Zverev, Ivan Krasko, Oksana Akinshina, Inga Oboldina. Back in 2014, Saltykov moved to Moscow and founded the Shmelev Theater. For the production of Shmelev. Joy. Mel”Vitaliy received the first prize at the“Left Bank”competition.
A year later, Saltykov initiated the production of "Ball at Ciniselli" at the arena of the St. Petersburg circus on the Fontanka. The director's work was noticed and appreciated. For the best circus director, the play was nominated for the prize of the international competition "Master". In the next season, the audience saw a circus performance "May there always be sunshine." And then the original Gravity show. The director has to live in two houses in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Personal life scenario
Today Vitaly Saltykov is full of energy and creative plans. Answers questions about a career willingly and in detail. He does not talk to journalists about his personal life. However, a popular proverb says that you can't hide a sewing in a sack. According to reliable sources, the director and actor has been living under the same roof with actress Inga Oboldina for several years. The husband and wife are raising and raising a daughter named Clara.
Vitaly met Inga at the play. He played on stage, and the girl was present in the hall as a spectator. The relationship did not start right away. When they began serving in the same theater, the rapprochement process took place rapidly. Why they did not formalize their union officially remains a secret.
