Full Alexander Nevsky is well known for numerous fans of cinema and sports, and both in Russia and abroad: for 20 years, the artist lives in the United States. There is now a particularly difficult situation with the spread of coronavirus. We contacted Alexander and found out how the Hollywood stars live in this difficult time, as the bodybuilder itself continues to maintain the form on Quarantine and what exercises can be made "simple mortal" without leaving home.
- Alexander, tell me how you live in forced self-insulation?
- I hope that all your readers are healthy and are optimistic about this strange time. In Beverly Hills, where I live (the city where many Hollywood celebrities live, - approx. Auto ), Walking is allowed, so every day I spend at least an hour in the fresh air. Also about 1.5 hours every day I train - I have a bar, and dumbbells at home. In the afternoon, I dedicate several hours to the negotiations on the already created pictures and those projects that are still frozen due to the epidemic, as well as perform in various television programs using Skype. I get up at about 9 am, I lie late - I watch movies or TV shows in the evenings. In this mode, I already live for the second month, since in California, self-isolation rules were introduced in mid-March.
- And you did not think to wait troubled times in Russia?
- I moved from Moscow to Los Angeles 20 years ago, my house here. Although I, naturally, almost daily now I have a connection with loved ones and friends who are in Russia.
- In general, how did the situation with Coronavirus affect your life and your work?
- Of course, my life has become less comfortable only because of the fact that my favorite restaurants, sports halls and a cigar club are temporarily closed. But, as I already told, I manage to successfully train at home, any food can be cooked or ordered, and for a while do not smoke cigars - even healthy (smiles). As for the work, now the filming of almost all films and TV shows is stopped in Hollywood. But I work at home on scenarios of future projects, as well as above the new book.
- Your star colleagues are concerned about what is happening?
- I support contact with many friends. Many were shocked when the epidemic had just begun and Olga Kurilenko became Coronavirus in England, and in Australia at the shooting of a new film - Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson. But now, a month later, no one is panic. And I am glad that Olga, Tom and Rita also feel much better! As for the US film industry, it carries colossal losses, but this in this situation is inevitable.
- But I see you in Facebook that you continue to communicate with your famous friends ...
- No, unfortunately, now all communication takes place by phone. The last personal meetings were in the first half of March. It was then that the photos that you see in my social networks were made. For example, it was in March that I met Al Pacino and congratulated him on the upcoming anniversary - April 25, he will be 80! Also in March I was glad to communicate with the wine Diesel, who still managed to release his new film before the cinemas were closed around the world due to the epidemic.
Alexander Nevsky managed to congratulate Al Pacino with the coming anniversary
From a personal archive
- Did you have any new hobbies during the quarantine period?
- Honestly, I do not have time for new hobbies! But I am glad that more time has appeared on the old one. For example, I read a lot again.
- And how do you yourself protect against coronavirus?
- Naturally, I have masks. But I prefer them to a gangs, when I go to the store. I also have sanitizers that I regularly use. But the most important thing is that in childhood Mom taught me to constantly wash his hands, so I'm not very afraid of coronavirus.
- Hike to the store - is it a test now for you? Are you purchased by Makarona, potatoes?
- There is no shortage of products in Beverly Hills, so the potato reserves are not needed. I get ready for me and the star neighbors are delivered right home, and in the store about once a week I can buy something to myself. Yesterday, for example, I could not resist and allowed myself ice cream!
- Do you cook at home now or someone helps?
- I do not want to disappoint your readers and readers, but I am preparing rarely. The only exception is the favorite special scrambled eggs without yolks. Otherwise, I eat, as before, 3-4 times a day, not very large portions, giving preference to chicken, meat, vegetables and fruits.
- In the question of the call, you are fine, as we see. But, perhaps, still have creative plans, despite the whole situation with coronavirus? ..
- Even before the epidemic, filming two paintings, in which I made a producer. Both are now in post-production, there is an installation and work on sound, are planned to release this year and will soon be officially announced. Also in the US will be my first English-language book in the fall. In general, I have no doubt that this terrible epidemic will soon pass, and in the summer the world will begin to become familiar again. Maybe not immediately, but gradually.
Alexander Nevsky and Vin Diesel
From a personal archive
- heard that you also seriously engaged in journalism ...
- I really love journalism and I have been engaged in it for a long time, since in 2002 I was admitted to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Film Academy, where I vote for the award of the Golden Globe Prize, which in its importance in the world film industry is inferior only to Oscar . My articles, by the way, are on the official website of the Golden Globe.
- In the conditions of self-insulation, many are experiencing that due to the lack of opportunity to do not fit in the summer in old jeans. In your case, do you manage to keep fit?
"I train almost all my life, and for me it is a better pastime, regardless of whether I do in the gym, at home or outdoors. But I am a professional, and your readers who at home may not even dumbbells, I want to advise the following exercises:
1. Pressing from the floor, hands are spread wide (strengthen the breast muscles);
2. push ups from the table, hands pressed to the body (strengthen the hands);
3. The lifting books of about one weight through the parties up (strengthen the shoulders);
4. squats, keeping in each hand on a liter bottle of water (strengthen legs);
5. Logs of legs, lying on the floor (strengthen the muscles of the abdominal press).
In each exercise, perform 3-4 approaches of 10-12 repetitions. Perform this complex daily, and when quarantine is over, you will come out of the house in excellent physical form. And the most important thing is that sports will not only do more, but also add optimism and positive attitude, which is very important now!
I wish you all health and all the best. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!