Irina Starshenbaum

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Summary

Irina Starshenbaum is a Russian actor known for Attraction, Summer, T-34, Sisters, and the series Mediator. Her work includes science fiction and socially focused dramas, including Sisters, which deals with domestic violence. She has said Russian cinema needs more varied roles for women and that female characters are often scarce or less prominent; she has also described choosing projects with female characters she finds compelling. No public record of party campaigning, LGBTQ advocacy, or DEI affiliations is evident.