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Svetlana Khodchenkova

Светлана Ходченкова

Moscow-born actress who played Viper in The Wolverine and became Russia's most internationally recognised star

🇷🇺 Fame: Russia🇷🇺 Origin: 👤 Self
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Profile #855
ProfessionActress (Wolverine)
Russian originRussia
AncestrySelfMoscow
RussianUnknown
CategoryCinema & TVTier B
Biography

Svetlana Khodchenkovaactress (wolverine) with roots in the Russian Empire

Svetlana Khodchenkova is a Russian actress born in Moscow who became known internationally for playing Viper (Madame Hydra) in The Wolverine (2013) alongside Hugh Jackman, and has built a distinguished career in Russian film and theatre.

Russian Connection

Tracing the roots — Russia

Born in Moscow in 1983 and trained at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS), Khodchenkova is a product of Russia's world-class theatrical education system. Her Hollywood breakthrough in The Wolverine brought the Russian theatrical tradition to a global blockbuster audience.

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Svetlana Khodchenkova🇷🇺 Russia
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Moscow
Origin
Russia🇷🇺
Key Achievements

A career defined by ambition

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The Wolverine (2013) — Viper/Madame Hydra, opposite Hugh Jackman
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Awarded Russian state honours for services to film
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Multiple Russian Film Awards
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Trained at GITIS — Russian Academy of Theatre Arts
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One of Russia's most internationally recognised contemporary actresses
Russian diasporaborn in Russia/USSR
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