Russian actor Sergey Bezrukov,  best known for playing the mafia boss 'Sasha Beliy' in the TV series ‘Brigada’, arrived in Ulaanbaatar at the weekend. He is People's Artist of Russia, the laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.

Sergey Bezrukov came to Ulaanbaatar with the Mongolian opera star Ariunbaatar, who has just been awarded the Order of Chinggis Khaan. The actor, who is also a talented musician, said that he is fan of opera singer Ariunbaatar.

The 43-year old actor is one of the most popular in Russia and has played notable roles in the 'Master and Margarita', the poet Yesenin as well as Aleksander Pushkin in the "Last Duel". In Mongolia, he is also well-known for playing the role of General Kappel in the Russian Civil-War classic serial "Admiral".