A 21-year-old resident of Sweden, Konrad Annerund, is so similar to the famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio that passersby turn after him and shout “Leo!” The guy instantly became a star of social networks - let's figure out how justified it is.
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1. Conrad lives in Sweden, he is 21 years old, he works as a bartender. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
2. In an interview with the Neheter24 information service, the young man admitted that the popularity associated with his resemblance to Leonardo DiCaprio began to manifest itself especially high during his holidays abroad. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
3. People bothered him so much that Conrad seriously thought about how to delete Instagram from his phone. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
4. This desire intensified each time after another, unknown number, request from some old woman who asked for a joint photo, thinking that she had met the real Leonardo DiCaprio. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
5. Photos of Konrad Annerund are becoming increasingly popular on social networks. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
6. His Instagram account already has more than 60 thousand subscribers. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
7. Many of Conrad's fans claim that he is "DiCaprio's younger twin brother." (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
8. Others, in turn, wonder how such a striking similarity is even possible. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
9. Conrad himself was absolutely not prepared for such a turn of events. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
10. If at first all this unexpected popularity amused him, now he is worried. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
11. On the other hand, this whole story clearly demonstrates the enormous power of social networks, thanks to which an unknown bartender from Stockholm can become a superstar almost overnight. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud). 
12. Time will tell whether the young Swede - Leonardo DiCaprio's double - will be able to cope with the fame that has unexpectedly fallen upon him. We will monitor developments. (Photo: instagram/konradannerud).
The Russian look-alike of Leonard DiCaprio, Roman Burtsev. He told how he found out that he became famous and how easy it is to be a double of a star. The man lives in Podolsk and works in technical support for the 112 rescue service.
Fame came to him in early 2016, when Internet users noticed his resemblance to a Hollywood star. According to Burtsev, until recently he was sometimes told that he looked a little like famous actor, but he didn’t attach any importance to it.
We bring to your attention the transcript of the interview.
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Well, with us in the studio, as we basically promised you, the real, the most alive Leonardo DiCaprio is sitting. True, just like that, from some angles it’s simply amazing. Roman Burtsev - Leonardo DiCaprio's double, star last days. Roman, hello.
- Hello.
You really do look like it. They write to us. Join us on Periscope, our broadcast has begun. "Really similar." "Looks like it." Lots of surprised emojis, "Yes, yes, yes." It's absolutely amazing, of course. How do you live with this?
– In the last week I have felt increased attention.
Tell me, we all know this path: the photo appeared on social networks, and, probably, some kind of wave of requests, interest, etc. happened to you. How did you even know that you suddenly became famous?
– On Thursday evening, friends I knew started sending me links to relevant topics on social networks. Actually, that’s how I found out.
And how did you feel? Describe your condition. Imagine that you are seeing a psychologist.
“At first I just thought it was some kind of joke.” You never know who comes up with anything. And then it turned out that it was not a joke.
And that's when it happened...?
- The next day.
No, no, I mean how has your life changed?
- How's life? So far, nothing special.
What did your colleagues and management say to you at work? Nothing?
– Colleagues were surprised. I'm shocked.
What do you mean surprised? They saw you.
- No, they saw me practically every day.
They themselves probably told you a thousand times that you are similar.
- No, they didn’t talk.
No? Seriously?
- Seriously.
They hid it, what do you think?
- I don't know. Perhaps they thought there was some similarity. You never know what anyone thinks.
Well, as far as I have already seen some information, someone told you about this. Friends?
- Well, it was in the photo studio where I worked before.
Did you yourself realize that you are similar?
- Well, I was told that there is a certain similarity, well, there is - and there is. That's all.
Well, okay. Don't dwell on it. You have already said that not much has changed, increased attention. But you understand that this attention will now continue unabated for some time. Are you ready for this? You're not a public person after all, are you?
- Not yet.
You're going, right? Take part in some shows, go to the island, survive, sing, dance. Are you ready for all this?
– If you have to, what should you do?
Are you on Facebook?
– No, I had a page there, but I blocked it.
Did you block it a long time ago or in connection with current events?
- It was hacked. I later restored it and simply stopped using it.
– “VKontakte” and “Odnoklassniki”.
"Are you on VK. Has there been any revival around you?
“Does Leonardo know about his double?” they ask. Well, no, probably not.
– There were probably photographs in magazines?
Yes.
- Well, that means I probably saw it.
Maybe someday you will meet him.
- Anything is possible.
Is he your least favorite – favorite actor? How do you feel about him?
– I don’t have favorite actors.
How so?
– I have favorite films. I don’t follow the lives of stars, I mainly judge by films.
Well, here you are normal person. This is wonderful. Everyone, of course, asks, what films with Leonardo DiCaprio have you watched? We understand that it’s not much.
– I watched “The Revenant”, then I watched “Inception”.
You watched Titanic. We know everything about you.
– I didn’t watch “Titanic” to the end.
Failed? Did you fall asleep?
– But that was a long time ago, maybe 3 years ago.
By the way, what do you think of his latest film, for which he will most likely receive an Oscar?
– The plot is, of course, interesting, but a little implausible.
Based on real events.
– I think they embellished it a little or overdid it.
Well, it's a movie!
– The film can be presented in different ways.
By the way, what is your favorite movie or movies?
– Let’s say, if we compare where the story of two people who find themselves in unusual situations is told, then I like “Life of Pi” better.
But this is a completely implausible film.
– But it is told as believable, and is perceived differently.
Oh, you like the storytelling language.
Interesting, yes. But, how can I say, it is more positive, this film “Life of Pi”, despite some scary moments that we learn at the end of the film.
– And there are also scary moments.
What did you find implausible in “Lone Survivor”? What moment exactly? By the way, forgive me for the sake of God for interrupting, I forgot, by the way, I even wanted to call an expert about “The Survivor” on air and ask if it was possible - at sub-zero temperatures, to fall into a river, swim in it wounded, torn by a bear, and then crawl even further. Well, do you think this is really possible?
– As he said: “It is not the strongest who survive, but those who can adapt to changing conditions.”
No, you just said that the film seemed implausible. So I ask at what points.
– Well, let’s say, in the first moments, when, say, a bear stood on him. It weighs more than half a ton. Imagine this on your head...
I would crush it and roll it out. If only Leonardo DiCaprio were so smooth. Into a flatbread. Well, that is. From the very beginning did it seem to you that something was wrong?
- If you cut your finger, it takes 3 days to heal.
That is, the wounds healed too quickly?
“I think if the story is true, then he wouldn’t have been so badly beaten.”
Listeners keep asking where do you work?
– I work at Center 112 in the Moscow region. This is the emergency call center.
What functions do you perform there?
– I am a technical support specialist.
Those. directly related to some kind of help...
– We have certificates. If necessary, we can also take calls.
Yes, you do medical education!
- First, yes.
And a second education?
– Economic and technical.
Tell me, did you feel any interest from women after that?
– They started writing, yes.
What do they write?
- Miscellaneous.
Do they offer anything? Do they just want to communicate with you?
– And communicate, and not only.
Seriously? Don't be modest. We don’t name any names except yours, we don’t compromise anyone except you. Just be honest: were you invited on a date?
- They invited me.
Did you go?
Why?
– I believe that acquaintance should be personal, and not via the Internet.
Oh, like this? Those. Have you ever met anyone via the Internet?
– No, you can communicate, but no more.
But probably beautiful girls they write all sorts...
– You can put any photo.
Are you generally a distrustful person?
Roman Burtsev: Well, what should we trust? Photos that...
Well, it’s usually clear, of course, from the profile whether these are your own photos or not.
- Sometimes, for example, it is written male name, and the photo is of a woman. How so?
Tell me, are you now under pressure to somehow change your life? Do you know how much advice they already give you? You need to lose weight, you need to do this, you need... etc. How do you feel about this and will you really follow these tips somehow?
- Well, if it is justified, let’s say by weight, I understand that this exists, we must fight it. Well, for everything else you need to work on the fact.
Tell me, would you give Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar for this role? Well, despite the fact that this film seemed implausible to you. How do you like the acting?
– I liked it, yes.
Our listeners ask: “If you were invited to play the role of Leonardo DiCaprio in some parody (parody film), would you agree?”
– I can’t say that. Well, I mean now.
Yes, you are still at the beginning of your journey. Do you already have a manager?
Wow! Do you already have everything? Have you made a contract? Wow! Well, we are happy for you, of course. Where will we see you in the near future?
- On TV.
We understand that it’s on the Moscow 24 TV channel, right?
Roman Burtsev: Yes.
Do you have an interesting hobby, or is it more than a hobby - digitizing photographs.
– Not digitization, but processing, restoration, retouching.
Tell us what it is. How long have you been interested in this, and why?
- From the time I worked in a photo studio.
Who were you there?
– I was a darkroom operator, but I still had to know Photoshop. Then this had to be done for clients, but now I have a lot of old photographs at home (family photos, I mean) that need to be updated.
And that's what you're doing? When did you work in a photo studio - was it a long time ago?
– It was 3-4 years ago.
Did they bring you old photos that needed to be processed?
Are you carried away or?..
“I understood what needed to be done.”
It's clear. How does the family feel about this, that your photographs are old...
- Fine.
Are you going to watch?
– I restore them, and then I just show the result.
What are your relatives saying now about your unexpected popularity?
– At first they didn’t believe it, they thought it was some kind of deception or something...
Prank.
- Yes. And then no...
Whether you like it or not, I don’t understand, this is what is happening to you. I understand that you are an introvert, apparently, and it’s probably still a little difficult for you to endure this fuss around you. Or not? Or is everything okay?
- No, it’s just that perhaps it seems so to you.
So, in general, are you enjoying yourself?
– I don’t enjoy, I don’t feel any discomfort.
Do you feel any discomfort? And don't you feel pleasure?
– I still don’t understand what I’m experiencing.
Tell me, what if you are asked to change even your profession due to what is happening. Will you agree, will you leave? Do you generally do what you love or not?
– Technical support – nothing special there.
Those. you are ready. It's clear. You can leave now.
Roman Burtsev: Well, not now, of course.
Those. Are you already making such plans?
– There is such a possibility.
Who did you dream of becoming as a child?
- Hard to say. I have never dreamed of being anyone.
Well, who? Who did you dream of? Every boy dreams of becoming someone, but as a rule this does not come true.
– My father went to overseas duty (he was a sailor). And that’s probably what I wanted too.
Did you want to become a sailor and go on long voyages!?
- It is now.
Have you ever been on long voyages, as a tourist, for example?
– Specifically in voyages – no.
What about trips?
– I was in Turkey, Israel.
By the way, have you ever been mistaken for DiCaprio?
No, that didn't happen?
- Well, maybe they accepted it, but they didn’t talk about it.
There are a lot of comments, thank you for them, because they are, in general, pleasant and positive. And, of course, many note your delicacy in the fact that you did not say what the girls offered you, where they invited you, and what they promised you for it. Surely they promised something, right?
- I will not answer.
They ask: “Did you dream of becoming Leonardo DiCaprio as a child?”
“At that time I probably didn’t even know who he was.”
In addition, they also write: “Are you already invited to corporate events?”
- Not yet.
Well, in general, it seems to me that this is the most important thing in such a situation - to take advantage of the moment in time. Tell me, have you ever thought about whether or not it’s hard for a person under the yoke of fame? Here are all these Hollywood stars, etc.
– Hard or not hard...
Now, if you were a little closer to the microphone, it would be great. Thanks a lot.
– You know, as they used to say: “The Monomakh’s hat is heavy for an empty head.”
Surely you have friends? Close friends.
You are ready for the fact that they may now begin to be a little jealous, perhaps they will turn a little less into friends. This is such a complex process - turning into a star. Podolsk will be forgotten by you forever. Are you ready for your friends to change soon?
– I think true friends will not change.
Yes, by the way, this is a kind of test. What about your colleagues?
– Colleagues are colleagues. What are they?
Since when have you been friends?
– There are some from school, some relatively recently.
But did you study where you live now? How was your life?
– No, I graduated from school in the city of Uzlovaya, Tula region.
The city of Uzlovaya? A small town, perhaps? And then you moved?
– In 2004.
Institute or what inspired you?
– Well, I graduated from the Moscow Financial and Legal Academy, and then... under Baumanka.
They write: They ask if you are ready to communicate, in fact, with Leonardo and what will you ask him about if a meeting suddenly happens?
“It’s probably more like a dream now.”
Those. Do you think this is still objectively unlikely? Will you rehearse for yourself?
- Rehearsal what?
Questions for a possible meeting.
– Why solve problems that don’t exist?
Yes, as it comes - you are also right. You're right. Our already cunning listeners are interested in whether you speak English?
– I mainly need technical English for computer repair.
You never know, maybe Leonardo DiCaprio's computer will break down. Well, well, we wish you every success, we hope that we will see you on television more than once. Thank you for visiting us. Our guest was Roman Burtsev, a double of Leonardo DiCaprio.
0 January 22, 2016, 20:30 
The name does not leave the front pages - the hype around, the receipt and premiere of "The Revenant". Part of the star's fame also goes to those who resemble the famous actor in appearance - publications about the star's doubles constantly appear in the media.
And here's another news - Leonardo DiCaprio Roman Burtsev will take part in a reality show, where he will be brought to good physical fitness, will change their style and plan for the rest of their lives, because if successful, Roman will become a copy of the Hollywood actor.
Roman himself, of course, knew about his resemblance to DiCapio before, but did not attach any importance to it and calmly worked in the technical support of the rescue service. Now the man’s life has changed. In which direction - time will tell.
As we know, Roman is not the only double of the famous actor. There is a 21-year-old living in Sweden who looks exactly like Leo. Conrad is studying modeling business, music and moonlights as a bartender. The young man admits that he is often mistaken for Hollywood star. However, now Conrad himself has become a star, but only on the Internet.
In fact, the number of men imitating the actor is huge. Some of them, in our opinion, have nothing in common with Leo, but they themselves are sure of the opposite. There are even special sites on the Internet where fans of the Titanic star gather and demonstrate their similarity to DiCaprio. Here are some of them:
Which of them do you think is most similar to the famous actor?
Rescue service employee from the Moscow region Roman Burtsev became secondary Russian celebrity after DiCaprio won an Oscar for his role in The Revenant.
Roman Burtsev, a burly Russian lookalike of Leonardo DiCaprio, decided to cash in on his newfound fame and star in a Russian vodka commercial.
At the beginning of the commercial for Five Lakes vodka, Burtsev looks into the rearview mirror of his luxury car, to which is attached a photo of the real DiCaprio. Then the camera lowers and shows Burtsev's fat belly, covered by a cheap tracksuit.
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DiCaprio, Oscar and moral issues
Internazionale 03/02/2016Oscar for DiCaprio from the Russians
Mashable 02/07/2016Oscars 2016: DiCaprio - Best Actor
BBC Russian Service 02/29/2016The video emphasizes that everything in it is fake: a fake DiCaprio driving a fake BMW with a fake iPhone and a fake-glamorous girl in the next seat. Only real vodka. At the end of the video, Burtsev leaves the car, the girl and the phone and sails off into the distance on a boat, like Hugh Glass, whom DiCaprio plays in “The Revenant.”
Burtsev, a 33-year-old rescue worker from the Moscow region, gained fame in Russia this year in the run-up to the Oscars. The Russian media, talking about the American Film Academy Awards, paid a lot of attention to DiCaprio, and in this regard, journalists did not miss the chance to boast about his local double. Burtsev regularly appeared in Russian materials about the Oscars and even took part in a reality show on the Moscow-24 TV channel.
Taking advantage of his 15 minutes of fame, Burtsev opened a page on Instagram, where he now posts photos of himself dressed as DiCaprio's characters from famous films, from Titanic to The Revenant.
However, although Burtsev owes his fame to DiCaprio, he does not admire the Hollywood star too much.
“He received an Oscar!” “So what?” he told the Russian news site life.ru after learning about the jury’s decision. - It's just a useless piece of hardware. Leo doesn’t have the most important thing - family.”
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