In "Gardemariny, vperyod!" (1987) (mini) he has replaced Mikhail Mukasey that
had to play Aleksandr Belov.
Honored Artist of Russia (1995).
Has a daughter, Maria Zhigunova (b.September 5, 1990), with his wife Vera Novikova. He also has a step-daughter Anastasia (b.1980) who she grew up since she was 4.