Young actress Alena Chekhov still does not like to sit. And with pleasure expanding the horizons: both spatial and professional. At one time she was famously trained by the law career on the acting. And now lives into two countries: it is removed in Hollywood, and in Russia. We have it is known for these films as "in sports only girls", "he dragon", television series "Deffchonki". With enough saturated graphics, the girl really appreciates calm moments of rest. For this purpose, a fever house is perfect for this purpose, which is located in a very picturesque place near Zelenograd.
- Which resident of the megapolis does not dream of a country house. Alena, you bought yours or built?
- This is our family house. His story began in 2003, when a lot of random brought a lot of timber, which was assumed for sale. But with the implementation of difficulties arose, and we decided to build a house from these materials. My uncle is the man "Golden Hands", he himself took up the project. So now we have such a great place of rest, where the whole family comes. Including my brother, and the nephew Dimochka, which is eight years old. I love this house very much, including because I fond of equestrian polo, and here nearby, in the goal, there is an equestrian base. For me it is pleasant unity with nature. Among such a saturated, active rhythm of life, it is important to find at this time.
The house is located in a picturesque location near Zelenograd
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- Did you take part in creating an interior?
"From many of their trips to Bella Light, in particular from Paris and Budapest, I brought tapestry pillows. Somewhere there is a tapestry suitcase, who also arrived with me from the journey. I am also collecting dolls in national clothes. It seems to me that such little things create comfort, decorate the house. When he was built, I was still a teenager, so mainly everything is done here in accordance with the taste of older relatives.
- But you close this style?
- Yes, I am very comfortable here and cozy. Plus this house is that it is made of natural materials, wood. It even breathes in a different way. For me, this is the smell of the village: Crack of firewood in the fireplace, a melted bath. In childhood, when the grandmother I was soap, all the time sentenced: "With a goose water, with Alena Hudoba." And I screamed: "Oh, grandma, no! Do not!". I so wanted to be thin and slender. (Laughs.)
- Even furniture here is all wooden. Her, probably, did to order?
- Yes. This is handmade. We have friends who produce wooden furniture. There was such an idea: to do everything as close as possible to nature. I really like that there are large windows, and when the sun is on the street, the house is filled with light.
It is nice to gather family and make a barbecue in nature
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- There is such a luxury as a real fireplace.
- When the house was built, did not even get the question - to be a fireplace or not. This is an integral part of the home interior, which warms the whole family with its warmth. There is such a belief that the fire should always burn in the house. Fire is a hearth, and a woman is a keeper of a homely hearth. And I really love to look at the fire, lit candles. I believe in all these energy streams, Fengshui. (Laughs.) In general, it is very nice to gather in the winter evening near the fireplace. As you can see, we have a large stock of logs.
- What's your favorite place in your house?
- I love to sit in this chair-rocking chair. It, of course, is "Babushkinskoye". But I remember that in childhood I was very jealous of my grandmother. This is just real mini-swing! I adored to climb this chair and swing there and here. And now I like the movement. This is a long-lived armchair. It stands here for a long time, like a sofa. Everyone wants to change it, but they will not get together with the Spirit because they are very attached to things. The dining table also appeared almost immediately. I like that he has a round form - it has to communicate.
- When come here, what do you do?
- I read books, sometimes scenarios. On the weekend I ride horses. Relax. I try to spend time without fuss.
All furniture is made of natural materials, to order.
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- You are a person who lives into two countries. Do not feel the feelings of panic that while you are here, you can do interesting offers for work in Hollywood?
- I try to stick to the principle that my from me will not leave me. So there is no panic, but when I spend a lot of time away from Los Angeles, I begin to bored. By his apartment, in his highchair on the balcony, from where I look at the park and watching the proteins that jump on the trees. For three months in Russia, I was busy here on the set of the picture "say goodbye." This is a military drama, my partner was Andrei Merzlikin. Very significant project for me, Favorite. For this work I had to abandon other tempting offers. For example, I was approved for the role in the picture "The Mystery of the Iron Mask: Journey to China" - the continuation of Viya, but the shooting took place in China and coincided with the shooting here, so I had to choose. It is good that the producers of the American film Dead Trigger, in which I also remove, with understanding reacted to my situation and agreed to wait.
- the actor is accustomed to a nomadic lifestyle. How do you determine: where is your home?
- Very difficult question for me. A year and a half ago I have already decided forever to move to Los Angeles, refuse life here. I did not take work at all in Russia, rejected many projects that I was offered. I think that my Russian agent has already been ready to smear my hand on me ... But, as it turned out, the connection with the homeland is not so easy to break. Probably my home where my native people, where we manage to get together together.
The hosts are very attainable to things: both sofa, and a rocking chair has been served for many years.
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- Do you easily adapt to a new place? You're coming from Samara. How were in Moscow?
- My parents met in Samara, both finished the local aviation institute. There I was born, and went to school in Ulyanovsk. But for me this city seemed very small, close. I wanted to break out of it. Received in Moscow in Moscow State University, graduated from the Civil Law Department. And became the youngest lawyer in the country. I liked public speeches in court, but work with papers seemed boring. (Smiles.) So I made a choice in favor of the acting profession. He received an education in the Schukinsky Theater Institute, also finished acting curves in Los Angeles. I am twins on the horoscope. My element air. And when I feel that the oxygen is blocked, it breaks me off. I'm still looking for something new, I want to somehow develop. Probably, then the same close as Ulyanovsk, I seemed to me Moscow.
- By the way, Chekhov is your creative pseudonym?
- Not. My dad, whom, unfortunately, is already alive, called Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. I remember, even there was some kind of article about him in the newspaper under the heading "Anton Pavlovich tolerate cannot" cherry garden. " So this is my real last name. Probably when I get married, she will have to change her husband to offend. (Laughs.)
In the cold winter evenings, fireplace warms
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- By the way, an interesting question. Where are you set up to create a family - in Russia or in America?
- It's hard to answer now. If fate will favor me and it will also live on two countries - I will be happy. Because even though I like America, my soul is still Russian.
- What do you associate Russianity with you?
- I have introduced such a picture: a man with a perky scream rolled down from a slide on a sleigh. Probably in this: we have a lot of courage, some kind of desperate straighteness, Azart. Foreigners who come to Russia celebrate some of our closeness in relation to the stranger. We are not in a hurry with a joyful smile to say hello, as in America. But recently there was a case that made a huge impression on me. What are the most responsive people here! In front of the house, I found a dog: she was shaking, trembled and could not rise from hunger. According to her swath nipples it was clear that she feeds puppies. I ran into the house, brought a blanket, covered it. People began to gather around. Someone suggested calling "ambulance", someone brought food. I even offered money. And there were a lot of such. While we waited for this "ambulance", I got four thousand rubles. And I did not ask anything. Fortunately, with a dog, everything is fine, after the vetches, we took her to the shelter.
"There is such a belief that the house should always burn fire. Fire is a hearth, and a woman is a keeper of a homemade hearth "
Photo: Sergey Kozlovsky
- Alain, is you a sociable person? Do you know neighbors?
- Here I am not so often, but in general - yes, sociable. Although I remember that in childhood he was shy. And in the first grades of the school, for me it was a problem with the chalkboard, but I performed all written work on "excellent." Apparently, the teacher matched, what's the matter. It came to me and said: "Alena, you have such a beautiful voice, just like in a cartoon. I want to hear it every day. " After that, I began to pull the hand on all the lessons. (Laughs.)
- I see your samovar, and not one. They are used or served as a detail of the interior?
- More as a detail of the interior. Rarely we put a samovar when it really really wants Russian tea drinking. By the way, today we will drink tea and try pancakes with red caviar, which I baked myself.