Evgeny Tsyganov is a popular Russian actor. His filmography includes many roles in films and TV series, such as “The Collector”, “Children of the Arbat”, “Draft” - more than 50 works in total. Evgeniy is also in demand in the theater: he is currently playing in the Pyotr Fomenko Workshop. Tsyganov made his debut as a director here: in 2014, he staged a play based on Olga Mukhina’s play “Olympia”.

Evgeny Tsyganov often plays the role of a hero-lover, but his personal life initially did not attract the attention of journalists. IN student years he met with actress Olga Stashkevich. The relationship lasted more than four years. According to rumors, the separation, which occurred on the initiative of Eugene.

Evgeniy and Olga Stashkevich

Dramatic changes in Tsyganov’s personal life occurred after his filming in the series “Children of the Arbat,” which took place in 2003.

Still from the film “Children of Arbat”

There he had an affair with actress Irina Leonova, who played the role of Lena Budyagina. At that time, Irina managed to play several roles in films and worked at the Maly Theater. At the same time, she was officially the wife of actor Igor Petrenko. The actress herself claims that the divorce did not occur as a result of an affair with Evgeniy, but was a natural result of quarrels with Petrenko that began long ago. Be that as it may, Evgeniy and Irina returned from filming the film as a couple, although they never officially got married.

Tsyganov and Irina Leonova

After a four-year childless marriage, Irina apparently dreamed of children. Evgeny was in solidarity with the woman he loved, and very soon their family became large. Already in 2005, daughter Polina appeared, and then Irina began to give birth almost every year. As a result, today the couple has seven children: Nikita was born second, then Sofia, Andrey, Alexander, Georgy and Vera.

However, it cannot be said that the family was well off: at first Evgeniy had a one-room apartment, which had to be divided by a partition.

True, over time, the actor was able to purchase more spacious living space for his family.

When Irina was pregnant with her seventh child, the news came out of the blue that the father of many children, the Tsyganovs, had decided to leave the family.

Irina Leonova (right) is pregnant with her 7th child

The actor himself tried to avoid comments, and at first journalists announced the version that he decided to leave his wife and children due to severe overexertion and fatigue. In fact, Evgeniy had to work very hard to feed his large family, and he was not able to fully relax at home for obvious reasons. Irina, of course, reacted extremely negatively to this act: she told reporters that she was left with her children without a livelihood.

After leaving Leonova, Tsyganov lived for 2 months in the apartment of a close friend. But after this time it became known the real reason Evgeny’s breakup with Irina: she began a new relationship with actress Yulia Snigir, who, moreover, was already expecting a child. They starred together in the series “Where the Motherland Begins” and in the film “About Love.”

Still from the film “Where the Motherland Begins”

In 2016, the newly-made family welcomed a son, Fyodor, who became the actor’s eighth child.

At the premiere of the film "Dovlatov"

In a bank advertisement (2017)

Tsyganov tries to protect his personal life from public attention, but sometimes journalists still manage to take comments from him. The actor complains that few people are interested in his attitude towards films or theatrical art. But the interest of reporters is understandable: today Tsyganov remains the most father of many children among Russian actors.

This is how Evgeniy defines love for himself:

“This is a flammable substance that can warm you up or explode. You know, when they say that there is fire inside a person, here it is - from love. It’s like there is a stove in a house: it’s something that gives warmth, otherwise you can freeze, but on the other hand, it’s dangerous, because fire can destroy this house.”

About his relationship with his children, he says that he cannot be a strict father, and if he needs to achieve something from a child, he acts rather by talking. Despite the number of children, Evgeniy tries to find opportunities for one-on-one communication with each of them, as he considers this very important for upbringing. The actor strives to protect children from the influence of gadgets and does not spoil them with too expensive gifts.

Tsyganov with Polina (middle) and Sofia (right)

Georgy (left), Alexander (right) and Andrey (middle)

Sons Andrey (right) and Alexander (left)

Polina and Nikita

No matter how difficult the breakup may be after many years happy marriage, today life for both Tsyganov and Leonova has returned to its own rut.

Evgeniy works hard to be able to support his second family, as well as to help Irina financially. He is a very popular actor, playing in both theater and cinema. Irina also returned to work after her long maternity leave. In addition to roles in the Maly Theater, they also have an additional load: acting tutoring. Nannies, Evgeniy’s parents, and less often Irina’s parents help with the children, since they live in Tallinn.

We can say that the public's favorite Evgeny Tsyganov was ultimately able to arrange his life in such a way as to have time to work, support one family and support another, and also devote time to his eight children.

Irina Leonova with children

With daughter Polina

Evgeny Tsyganov with Yulia Snigir and son Fedor in Pskov (2017)

In 2019, both Yulia and Evgeniy began to wear wedding rings. Although the couple does not comment, fans decided that they formalized their relationship.

The Internet is discussing a rare video of ex-wife popular actor Irina Leonova and their seven common children. Internet users noticed how the heirs looked like their father and supported the mother of many children.

Actors Evgeny Tsyganov and Irina Leonova met on the set of the film “Children of Arbat” in 2004. The young people quickly moved in together and began to live as husband and wife, although they never formalized their relationship. The couple had seven children - daughters Polina, Sofia and Vera, as well as sons Nikita, Andrey, Alexander and Georgy. Tsyganov admitted more than once that he immediately told Irina: she needs to give birth, and not make a career. Ira herself once admitted that she and Zhenya wanted from the very beginning large family and dreamed of living together until old age.
Rumors that in 2005, immediately after birth eldest daughter, the young people signed and were not confirmed. And in 2015, Evgeniy left her pregnant with her seventh child common-law wife Irina Leonova. It soon became known that the reason for this was another woman. The popular actor began living with actress Yulia Snigir, who on March 9, 2016 gave birth to his eighth child, son Fedor.
Both Evgeniy and Irina do not like to discuss their personal lives and rarely give interviews. Appear in public only in cases of urgent need.
So, recently Irina performed on the stage of the Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky. The actress and all her seven children, including her very little daughter Vera, who will soon be two years old, sang “Lullaby.” The video went viral and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Irina Leonova
Internet users expressed their admiration not only for the lyrical performance and the gentle voice of the actress, but also for Irina herself as a mother of many children. In their comments, they supported Leonova and wished her personal happiness. "Irina, you beautiful woman, you are a woman, of course, you are a mother of seven children, but you are so beautiful! I didn’t expect that you have such an interesting voice and performance - it, as they say, touches the soul! I wish you interesting and the right man, big house, success in creativity, so that you receive a prestigious film or theater award, just shine!”
“Irochka, you are a great fellow! Health, strength, patience, courage, more work, enough money for your large family. Children, be proud of your mother! Ira, talented actress and singer, bow to you.”
It should be noted that the mother of many children is admired not only by strangers, but also by people who know her well. Actress Maria Poroshina, for example, said that she was simply amazed at how skillfully Irina Leonova copes with all her children.
“Ira, like an octopus, manages to straighten everyone’s clothes and comb their hair. And at the same time, calmly, clearly, like a radar, it snatches the really necessary information from all this noise. But Ira works successfully: she plays at the Maly Theater!” - Maria noted.

Irina Leonova and seven children of Evgeniy Tsyganov
When the father of seven children, Evgeny Tsyganov, left Irina, she was very upset by the betrayal. She told her family that Zhenya had let her down, and she called it “absolute irresponsibility” to have another child on the side, having seven of them. In difficult times, she was supported by her family, including her brother Vladimir, who lives in the actress’s native Tallinn, and who began to visit Moscow more often. In an interview with StarHit, he said that, despite everything, Irina continues to live and look to the future with hope.
“Ira is not one of those who give up. She plans to act a lot, play in the theater, and raise children. Soon the elders will become a support for mother. Her family did not leave her. Even though we live in different countries, we try to support. That year I came to visit - babysat my nephews and brought gifts. Parents visit Moscow and spend time with their grandchildren. Our mom and dad, of course, turned their backs on Tsyganov at first. But sometimes you have to communicate, he’s the father of the children... And they won’t be born back - judge him, don’t judge him,” said Irina Leonova’s brother. Irina Leonova returned to active work last year, she plays a lot in her native Maly Theater, teaches acting. The actress moved from the four-room apartment where she lived with Yevgeny Tsyganov and the children - everything there reminds her of her former common-law husband.
Tsyganov, who is happy with Yulia Snigir, continues to actively act in film. The actor supports all his children financially and quite often communicates with them, takes part in their upbringing, as he himself admitted in a recent interview with the Dozhd TV channel.
“Sometimes you have to force it on a child, you ask: “What about music, and shall we do painting?” I have a hard time with violence and I can’t handle children for something... This is probably my problem. I can’t be a completely strict dad who will push them somewhere, drag them, and so on. I'm talking, we're trying to come to an agreement. Sometimes there is a feeling that you are not very well received, but you always hope that you get it emotionally!”

Both Evgeniy and Irina do not like to discuss their personal lives and rarely give interviews. Appear in public only in cases of urgent need.

So, recently Irina performed on the stage of the Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky. The actress and all her seven children, including her very little daughter Vera, who will soon be two years old, sang “Lullaby.” The video went viral and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Internet users expressed their admiration not only for the lyrical performance and the gentle voice of the actress, but also for Irina herself as a mother of many children. In their comments, they supported Leonova and wished her personal happiness.

“Irina, you are a beautiful woman, you are a woman, of course, you are a mother of seven children, but you are so beautiful! I didn’t expect that you have such an interesting voice and performance - it, as they say, touches the soul! I wish you an interesting and suitable man, a big house, success in your creative work, so that you receive a prestigious film or theater award, just shine!”

“Irochka, you are a great fellow! Health, strength, patience, courage, more work, enough money for your large family. Children, be proud of your mother! Ira, talented actress and singer, bow to you.”

It should be noted that the mother of many children is admired not only by strangers, but also by people who know her well. Actress Maria Poroshina, for example, said that she was simply amazed at how skillfully Irina Leonova copes with all her children.

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“Ira, like an octopus, manages to straighten everyone’s clothes and comb their hair. And at the same time, calmly, clearly, like a radar, it snatches the really necessary information from all this noise. But Ira works successfully: she plays at the Maly Theater!” - Maria noted.

Irina Leonova returned to active work last year; she plays a lot in her native Maly Theater and teaches acting. The actress moved from the four-room apartment where she lived with Yevgeny Tsyganov and the children - everything there reminds her of her former common-law husband.

Tsyganov, who is happy with Yulia Snigir, continues to actively act in film. The actor supports all his children financially and quite often communicates with them, takes part in their upbringing, as he himself admitted in a recent interview with the Dozhd TV channel.

“Sometimes you have to force it on a child, you ask: “What about music, and shall we do painting?” I have a hard time with violence and I can’t handle children for something... This is probably my problem. I can’t be a completely strict dad who will push them somewhere, drag them, and so on. I'm talking, we're trying to come to an agreement. Sometimes there is a feeling that you are not very well received, but you always hope that you get it emotionally!”

In 2015, Evgeny Tsyganov left his common-law wife Irina Leonova, who at that time was pregnant with her seventh child. As it turned out, he went to the actress Yulia Snigir, who was also pregnant. According to Tsyganov himself, with ex-wife he maintained friendly relations and helps her in every possible way in raising their common children.

In a recent interview, the actor admitted that it is difficult to call him a strict father, because he allows the heirs almost everything and prefers to talk with the children rather than use force to demonstrate parental authority.

After breaking up with Yevgeny Tsyganov, actress Irina Leonova focused on raising her seven children. Despite the fact that the actor practically does not help his ex-wife with household chores, and all the worries about the kids fell on her shoulders, 39-year-old Irina still went to work at her native Maly Theater. She also occasionally takes part in concerts. For one of these performances on the stage of the concert hall named after P.I. Tchaikovsky Leonova brought all seven of her children from Evgeniy Tsyganov.

12-year-old Polina, 11-year-old Nikita, 9-year-old Sofia, 7-year-old Andrey, 6-year-old Alexander and 3-year-old Georgy, together with their star mother, sang a lullaby. Irina held the smallest participant in the performance - little Varya - in her arms.

After breaking up with her husband, Irina practically does not appear in public and, unlike others star parents, does not take children out into the world. It is noticeable that all the girls of the Tsyganov family are very similar to their mother, and the boys are very similar to their father.

This number was created based on the series “Children of the Arbat”.

By the way, it was during the filming of this series that the actress met her future husband, Evgeny Tsyganov.

At that time, she was still married to actor Igor Petrenko.

But love flared up instantly, and the actress left her husband.

Her marriage to Petrenko was childless, and Tsyganov gave her seven children one after another.

As Irina Leonova said, Tsyganov was not only responsible for family budget, but also helped her in raising children and in household matters.

Evgeniy regularly transfers money even now, but seven children is a burden that is very difficult for a single woman to bear.

To cope with the children and at the same time work in the theater, Irina hired a nanny who performs the functions of a housekeeper and governess - she works with the children, cooks and cleans.

Irina has difficulty coping with children and agrees to any job. Leonova's colleague and friend, actress Maria Poroshina, spoke about how Tsyganov's ex-wife lives two years later

Maria admires Leonova and her ability to deal with children smartly.

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“Ira, like an octopus, manages to straighten everyone’s clothes and comb their hair. And at the same time, calmly, clearly, like a radar, it snatches the really necessary information from all this noise. But Ira works successfully: she plays at the Maly Theater!

“We recently met at our mutual friend’s place, and it was very interesting to watch how Ira took the kids out of the car one after another. The children are noisy, loud, running around, all at the same time asking their mother about something,” said Maria.

Maria Poroshina herself is a mother of many children: a year and a half ago she gave birth to her fourth child. A happy mother of many children is not at all against having a fifth baby.

The woman loves children very much and is always amazed at how her colleagues manage to combine raising children with work in theater and cinema. We all know that parenting takes a lot of effort. Not everyone manages to combine work and raising children well.

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Let us remember that Leonova and Tsyganov broke up in 2015, when the actress was pregnant with her seventh child. Irina did not comment on the breakup in any way and sent journalists with all questions to her husband.

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The man went to his colleague Yulia Snigir, who also gave birth to his baby.