Aleksey Valerievitch Devotchenko was a Russian actor and activist.
Education
Born in Leningrad, he studied at the school number 179 of the Kalinin district (1973-1983). In 1990 he graduated from the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography named after Nikolai Cherkasov, workshop Arkady Katzman and Lev Dodin.
Career
At school started playing TYuZe Leningrad Palace of Pioneers. March 10, 2010 signed the appeal of the Russian opposition "Putin must go". Participated in other political actions liberal direction.
On 18 November 2011, in his blog in the "Live Journal" Devotchenko announced that refuses the title "Honored Artist of Russia" and the two State Prizes of Russia,were strongly against the policies of President Putin.
In March 2014, he signed a letter "We are with you!" KinoSoyuz in support of Ukraine. On 5 November 2014, Alexei Devotchenko was found dead in his apartment in Moscow.
Membership
He was a member of the United Civil Front in Saint St. Petersburg, the participant Dissenters.