Ilya Strakhov is a famous acrobat not only in Ukraine, but throughout the world. Together with his twin brother Daniel, he traveled to 20 countries, where he performed in the best arenas of the world circus.
Biography
The brothers were born in Odessa on November 7, 1976 in the family of famous circus artists. When the children were very young, their mother died, and the upbringing completely fell on the shoulders of his father. But since the boys from morning till night spent time in the circus arena, the whole troupe was engaged in their upbringing and training.
Already at the age of 6, Ilya Strakhov and his brother began to seriously engage in acrobatics, to which he showed abilities from early childhood. Under the strict guidance of their father and coaches, the guys at the age of 9 entered the arena for the first time as artists. Success did not turn the boys' heads, and they stubbornly continued to do what they liked.
At 13 years old, having gone to a circus art festival in North Korea, the brothers win their first award. Since then, many years of fruitful work and numerous participation in the most prestigious competitions of circus artists have passed.
Career
Ilya Strakhov and his brother organized an interesting creative duo called Duo Twins. The numbers of the couple fell in love with the audience of the whole world. After all, they are not just circus performers and good acrobats, they are also talented artists. Each production is a whole performance with a selection of costumes and bright memorable elements and supports.
Take, for example, their famous circus act "Gangsters." With machine guns in their hands, in stylish hats and suits with ties, they perform complex tricks full of charm and interesting bundles, despite tight and uncomfortable costumes. But their efforts really captivate the audience, it is interesting for the viewer to watch the numbers from the beginning to the very end.
The positive energy of Ilya Strakhov and his brother always added points to them during performances at any competitions. No wonder the brothers did not leave any show or festival without an award. For example, in 2011 in Japan, they won 1st place in a competition and won a cash prize of 2,000,000 yen.
For many years, the brothers worked in well-known arenas in Germany, France, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Japan, etc. Several times they took part in popular television shows of the world, including “Minute of Glory” on the First Russian TV channel, where they easily reached the final part.
In Ukraine, they also reached the finals in the show “Ukraine Has Talent,” later Ilya Strakhov’s brother, an acrobat and a permanent partner, went on the same stage with his son Oscar, showing a very complicated acrobatic number, so that the circus dynasty continues its life.
Personal life
Despite the fact that the marriage with the leading choreographer of all Ukrainian shows, Tatyana Denisova, has long since broken up, their relations attract the attention of the audience.
The joint son of Lev’s couple has already appeared on the screens of the show “Everybody Dance” as a presenter. The boy followed in the footsteps of his mother, did not become an acrobat like a father, but dances a break dance. Leva grows up in an artistic environment, communicates freely with celebrities, and often with her grandmother is at the dance floor, where the famous mother works.
The relationship of the couple did not work out during the work of Ilya Strakhov under a contract in Germany. Tatyana could not stand the seat in the apartment, because everyone knows her as an active and active creative person. She needed to do work, and she soon returned to Ukraine, on this relationship and ceased to exist.
In the second marriage, the wife of Ilya Anastasia also does acrobatics and often performs with her husband at various events.
In marriage, they had two children: the eldest son and baby daughter.
Duo twins
The creative life of circus artists usually ends early, but Ilya Strakhov's biography is filled with constant events. His active lifestyle does not stop even at the age of 40. Having organized such a duet as Duo Twins, the brothers perform at corporate parties, weddings, birthdays.
Their performance charges guests with extraordinary energy, because you can only envy how the brothers look in their forties. Stylish, beautiful, and even so talented.