Alina Lanina

Actor · born 3 March 1989 · Sverdlovsk, Sverdlovskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Ekaterinburg, Russia]

Alina Lanina (born Alina Aleksandrovna Kiziyarova on March 3, 1989) is a prominent Russian film and television actress. Born in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg), she graduated from the Yekaterinburg State Theater Institute in 2010, specializing in drama and cinema acting.

With over 60 acting credits to her name, Lanina gained international recognition for her starring role as Kseniya (the Invisible Heroine) in the 2017 superhero blockbuster "Guardians" (Zashchitniki). She is also highly recognized for her performances in major domestic projects such as the historical drama "Pervye" (2018) and popular television series like "SashaTanya," "Formula of the Crime," and "Kitchen." Known for her athletic prowess, she frequently performs her own stunts and action sequences, drawing on a strong background in gymnastics, acrobatics, and stage fencing.

Where to start: Guardians (2017).