Renowned Soviet actor buried with a bullet hole in an unmarked grave: what happened

Renowned for his role as Alesha Bartenyev in the film ‘Podranki’ (12+), Alexei Cherstov was buried in an unmarked grave with a bullet hole. The fate of the actor was even more difficult than that of the hero in the film. Cherstov lost his parents in childhood and was brought up in an orphanage, facing numerous struggles throughout his youth. Despite his challenging upbringing, he displayed exceptional talent in acting, which led to his breakthrough role in ‘Podranki’ that earned him widespread recognition.