Maxim Galkin (June 18, 1976, Naro-Fominsk District, Moscow Oblast, RSFSR, USSR) - popular Russian parodist, humorist, studio, actor and singer, her husband of Alla Pugacheva. He first became famous as an impersonator and is known for his talent at parody and his duets with the famous Russian pop singer Alla Pugacheva and Ani Lorak.
Background
Maksim had a very classical and strict upbringing. His mother was a
teacher, and he finished music and math school, and knows 4 languages,
including English and Russian.
Galkin is one of the few comedians currently performing an
impression, albeit 'light-hearted', of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin,
notoriously sensitive to humorous depictions of himself, on Russia's
Channel One TV channel.
Career
Galkin was also the host of the Russian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, after it was renamed from O, Schastlivchik (Oh, Lucky Man) and to 2008. He currently hosts the Russian adaptation of The Million Pound Drop.
During his University years Galkin appeared in KVN, the Russian youth stand-up comedy competition, which kickstarted his career. Recently, he acted as a judge on the show.
Galkin and Pugacheva are hosts of a Russian TV show similar to But Can They Sing?, Dve Zvezdy
(Two Stars). Pairs made up of a professional singer and a celebrity
compete for the honour of being named Two Stars. Famous alumnae include
the singers Zhasmin, Alsou and Nastya Kamenskikh.