Biography

Russian actor originally born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Studied at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts and the Moscow School of New Cinematography. Since 2014, Nikolay Mulakov has been working at Teatr.doc (Moscow), the leading opposition theatre company in Russia, as well as the Meyerhold Theatre Centre.

His work concerned vital topics like the violated rights of the LGBT community in Russia, wars in Ukraine and Syria, justice for political prisoners, working conditions and compensation for independent artists. Nikolay's title role in Melnikov. Documentary Opera, the show was nominated for the national Golden Mask Award. Actor in the award-winning film Kaegha at the Kandinsky Prize 2019 as well as the award-winning film Produkty 24 (Convenience store) at the Berlinale Panorama 2022.

He had to flee Russia shortly after expressing anti-war position and worked in forced exile conditions in Georgia and Azerbaijan. Moved to London after receiving a Global Talent visa for the UK in 2023. His solo show "Vanya Is Alive" premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023. The performance received a 4-star review from the Financial Times. This year, Nikolay is performing at the Fringe with "1984," reflecting on events in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, which received the Lustrum Award.
- IMDb mini biography by: Nikolay Mulakov