Yuri Galtsev is an extraordinary, talented and hardworking artist. Yuri was named not by chance, but on the recommendation of the city committee, as the date of birth coincided with the first flight of the Soviet man into space (April 12, 1961).
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A family
The artist grew up in a complete family: father, mother, brother. The boy received comprehensive development from his father, Nikolai Afanasevich Galtsev. The boy's dad was a responsible employee, and was awarded state awards. He worked as a director of a factory of reinforced concrete products, taught his son to hunt, fish, tourist wisdom, the ability to own a tool. The love of music was also instilled by a father who owned many instruments. Mom - Raisa G. Galtseva, tried herself in many professions. Nikolai Nikolaevich Galtsev - the younger brother of the artist, became a businessman.
Career
Yuri devoted his school years to getting education in a regular school N 31 in the city of Kurgan and music, where he studied in the accordion class. Later mastered the skill of playing seven and six string guitar. The first song was written in high school. The young man was interested in foreign rock bands, bought records for his money from 13 years old.
After school he served in the armed forces in the city of Chebarkul, Chelyabinsk region. Has the rank of major in reserve. While serving, he showed his acting talent by playing Snow Maiden on New Year's Eve.
Yuri received his technical specialty at the Kurgan Engineering Institute from 1978-1983. There, the actor led the campaign and theater project, was a member of VIA "Truvers". The technical profession left indifferent the young man, he wanted to engage in acting. In 1988, in Leningrad, he graduated from the Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography in the direction of music and speech, where the course was headed by I.R. Stockbant. "Buff" was the first theater for Yuri. At the end of his studies, he performed in productions of the Farsa and Lyceum theaters. In the arsenal of Yuri more than 15 roles in theatrical productions. 1995 was marked by receiving an award for participating in the French competition “Rubber Face”. Recognition by the people came with the appearance on television. Yuri often appears on the air "Smehopanorama", "Vetrovika, or the piano in the bushes", "Jurmaline", "Izmailovsky Park", "Full House".
Repeatedly became the nominee for various awards: Golden Nose, Golden Ostap and others. May 19, 2003, Yuri received the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
He achieved success in the cinema. He made his debut in Jack Vosmerkin American, where he met his second wife. Starred in 60 movies and TV shows. Participated in New Year's production adaptations. Yuri transfers skill by lecturing at the Academy of Theater Arts of St. Petersburg. In 2008, he headed the Variety Theater, named after Arkady Raikin.