Nikita Dzhigurda

Nikita Borisovich Dzhigurda or Nikita Borysovych Dzhyhurda (Russian: Ники́та Бори́сович Джигурда́, Ukrainian: Нікіта Борисович Джигурда) is a Ukrainian actor and singer. As an actor, Dzhigurda is known for his portrayals of historical figures, in particular for the roles of Yermak's lieutenant, cossack Ivan Koltso, in a 1996 TV miniseries Yermak by directors Uskov and Krasnopolsky, of prince Andrey Kurbsky, king Charles XII of Sweden and Ukrainian poet Ivan Franko. He is also known for his flamboyant lifestyle and performances, usage of Russian profanities, and his comic appearances on internet videos. Since 2011, he has frequently collaborated with Moscow hip-hop producer KOKA beats.