Daughter of Ekaterina Klimova
The graduate of the Lomonosov School fell just short of the silver medal: Elizaveta Khoroshilova’s certificate had a “B” in biology, Russian and foreign. There were new exams ahead, for which Lisa’s star mother was preparing her. “Good luck to all students and patience to their parents. Everything will work out, you just need to try really hard. Lizochek, we believe in you,” Klimova wrote before the Unified State Exam.
Elizaveta did not boast about her results, but she expects high scores, since she plans to apply to Moscow State University or MGIMO. A year ago, the girl dreamed of studying here to become a diplomat; now she plans to study journalism.
Applicants and graduates - 2020: Ekaterina Klimova’s daughter wants to get a diploma in journalism from MGIMO or Moscow State University
Daughter of Valery Meladze
The youngest among the Meladze sisters, on the eve of the Unified State Exam 2020, almost did not leave her room in the house on Rublyovka, where she lives with her mother: she studied chemistry and biology. Arina wants to become a doctor, which she decided back in the 8th grade, and is preparing documents for admission to the First Medical School named after Sechenov and the Second Medical School for general medicine.
Between textbooks and classes with tutors, daughter Valeria Meladze was engaged in fitness and hand-to-hand combat, sometimes cooking (Arina graduated from culinary courses) - there was no time for entertainment. The girl has not yet boasted of her successes - she is waiting for enrollment.
“Right now the main thing for me is to apply for the budget, and then how will it go. Maybe I’ll open my own clinic in the future, or maybe I’ll go for an internship in another country,” said the star graduate.
Applicants and graduates - 2020: Valery Meladze’s daughter Arina is entering medical school at medical universities. Photo: Instagram
Dmitry Nagiev
One of the most sought-after domestic actors and TV presenters, Nagiyev himself is confident in his own irresistibility. Even before serving in the ranks of the Soviet Army, he managed to graduate from the Electrotechnical Institute in Leningrad. And having repaid his debt to his homeland and having by that time come to grips with his own desires, ambitions and level of aspirations, Dmitry entered the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography (RGISI), from which he graduated with flying colors.
Son of Evgenia Dobrovolskaya
The heir to Evgenia Dobrovolskaya and Yaroslav Boyko could become an actor - the star mother is sure that Ian has the talent of a comedic artist. But the talent disappears: a young man who graduated from school without C grades has focused on mathematics and wants to become a financier. “He once dreamed of entering theater school. But rather because when he was little, he always wanted to be with me. Now, I’ve chosen a different path,” comments Evgeniya.
Rowan Atkinson
The world-famous Mr. Bean, due to his cinematic image as a kind of comedic simpleton, does not at all give the impression of a highly intellectual person. Meanwhile, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from Newcastle University and achieved a Master's degree in the same subject from King's College, Oxford University in Britain. It was during his student years that Atkinson joined the Dramatic Society of Oxford University. Here the idea of his iconic character, Mr. Bean, appeared and began its development.
Daughter of Alexander Mikhailov
Miroslava graduated from school as an external student last year - that’s when she took her exams. The red-haired girl had to combine both classes and work - as an actress and model. Because of her busy schedule, the teachers didn’t have much faith in her.
“Before graduation, I came to school, the math teacher said to me: “Maybe you can pass the exam at least the second time?” And I answer: “I’ll try from the first!”,” Miroslava recalled.
The daughter of Alexander Mikhailov enters the theater school.
Photo: Instagram The girl worked for a year, the time has come to return to school - the daughter of the star of the films “Love and Doves”, “Men!”, “Special Forces” is going to enter the theater. But for now, the worries of the future student do not bother her much: the girl and her fiancé Alexander are vacationing in Crimea.
Alexander Mikhailov's daughter Miroslava enjoys the sun with her lover in Crimea. Photo: Instagram
Million dollar school. Where did the children of celebrities go to study?
Knowledge Day, like New Year, is a national holiday. People take time off from work to send their child to a formal ceremony at school. Flower shops make revenue a month in advance. Social networks are only about one thing - about the first of September. Many people remember their school life, just as on December 31 it is customary to remember the past year. MIR 24 TV channel correspondent Margarita Gyrylova found out where the children of celebrities went to study.
Showman and TV presenter Alexander Revva has had a love for bells since childhood. He rang it on his first school line.
“As a little boy, I sat on the shoulders of some tenth grader and pulled this bell with my weak hand. These are, of course, fantastic emotions,” recalls Revva.
And now the showman is seeing his eldest daughter Alice off to third grade. She studies at an elite gymnasium - Pavlovskaya. It was opened eight years ago next to a cottage village where the country's millionaires live compactly.
“The main priority, of course, was that it be close to home. This is very convenient and saves a huge amount of time,” Revva emphasized.
“We are still studying at this school in June, which is very sad, because we have two months left for rest, we don’t have time to rest. But it’s easy with our daughter, she loves to study,” noted the showman’s wife Anzhelika Revva.
A year of study here costs one and a half million rubles. On the territory there are three tennis courts, a swimming pool, a ballet school, and the teachers are candidates of sciences. British English is taught by teachers from London. And in this kingdom everything is for children, a lesson is like a show program.
“It is prohibited to use telephones, both during lessons and during breaks. Teachers take them away if they notice. This was done due to the fact that phones, as I personally later became convinced, still distract from the process,” said gymnasium graduate Andrei Trifonov.
And so that the educational process is better absorbed, children have a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates are calculated by a full-time nutritionist.
“Our gymnasium has organic food. 80 percent of meat and vegetables are products grown in environmentally friendly conditions,” said Olga Dragunova, deputy director for external communications of the school.
A third of the students - the most gifted - study at the expense of the gymnasium. Among them are children of Russian officials, but the names of government children are a big secret here.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko makes no secret of the place where his son Nikolai studies. His youngest is a village boy, studying 30 kilometers from Minsk.
“In our country it is considered very prestigious to study at a gymnasium, but I don’t think so. My youngest son studies in an ordinary village school. And if anyone thinks that if the president’s son studies there, then this school has been turned upside down. Nothing like this! As she was, she remains so. And I strictly monitored this, so that later there would be no talk that it was built for the sake of the president’s son,” Lukashenko said.
A school with a rich history, built two years after the abolition of serfdom. Seven years ago it was reconstructed, even two swimming pools were dug. Seventh-grader Kolya Lukashenko does not miss school events.
“It’s not very true when different layers study in one institution. Very talented children from families of modest means who studied in classes with wealthy children find themselves at risk. They feel worse than others and retain this experience for the rest of their lives,” explained psychologist Anetta Orlova.
You can call teachers names, but you can’t give gifts:
How do Russian children study abroad?
Opera diva Yana Melikaeva performs at the Lomonosov School's festive lineup. She is the mother of a local student. The square meter of the establishment shines with stars. Actress Ekaterina Klimova brought three children here at once, arm in arm with two ex-husbands. To her right is the father of her eldest daughter, jeweler Ilya Khoroshilov, to her left is the father of her two sons, Igor Petrenko. It's a time of expense for the family. A year of study here costs 1.3 million per person.
“I am a perfectionist and choose the best for my children. I’ve been dreaming about her for a long time, and this year everything came together,” said the actress.
Classes are small - maximum 16 students. They don’t enroll anyone anyway: first, the future high school student is tested. Even if there are free places, a child with an average level of knowledge will not be accepted.
“We are now preparing a course in mathematics for American schools in English. For Manhattan schools, the standard of the Lomonosov School is important,” said Marat Ziganov, scientific director of the Lomonosov School.
So star parents are rushing here. Among the newcomers this year is the son of Irina Dubtsova. "It's a great school. It’s still early abroad, and then there’s a year for English. We studied in Skolkovo, and then we’ll think about it,” the singer said.
To school at any cost
Ace Wars
Former lead singer of the Via Gra group Anna Sedakova brought her daughter from America. Alina will finish seventh grade at Rublyovka.
“I was looking for a school that is strict about learning and at the same time will be homely and cozy, kind and family-friendly,” the singer noted.
People's Artist Nadezhda Babkina's eldest grandson is now a first-grader. The teacher seems to be more happy with him than anyone else. George was named after the father of the People's Artist. Perhaps this is why he has a victorious attitude.
“My parents will pull me home, and I will hug the column and say: “No, I want to study!” said the boy.
The daughter of ballet dancer Anastasia Volochkova both danced and sang. Now she has saddled the horse. Starting this year, I intend to thoroughly take up equestrian sports. In the meantime, she and her mother are not frequent guests at the arena, and they rarely see each other. We even spent our holidays in different countries. With the start of the school year, they make up for lost time.
“I am pleased when my mother is pleased that I study well. But not for the sake of money and telephones, you can simply ask for this without any reason,” noted Ariadna Volochkova.
Ariadna is an excellent student. I recently transferred to a linguistic gymnasium, closer to my new home.
“Our school is free, despite the fact that it is a gymnasium. We don't strive to be expensive. I don’t think this is necessary, and Arisha knows the value of money. This is not always the key to a good education,” the ballerina emphasized.
Teacher of the Year Sergei Tsybulsky argues the same way. In the past, he himself taught in private schools, there is something to compare with.
Third quarter syndrome
How to help your child get through it
“Private schools are now also very well equipped, but public schools are also equipped even better. In terms of salaries, private schools, especially small ones, are inferior to public schools. Accordingly, this is an outflow of people - professionals are leaving private schools and moving to public schools,” noted history teacher, winner of the Moscow Teacher of the Year 2014 competition Sergei Tsybulsky.
This means that it is possible to raise a child prodigy without millions. Children are the most rewarding “investments”. The main thing is to invest wisely.
Daughter of Alexey Kravchenko
Ksenia, the adopted daughter of Alexei Kravchenko and the heiress of his wife Nadezhda Borisova (from his first marriage), is one of the most secretive star graduates. The girl decided to follow in her parents' footsteps and become an actress. But not a word about preparation and choice of university. “I have several options, all theatrical,” says Ksenia modestly. The mother is also silent, only proudly showing her daughter in a graduation dress with a blue certificate in her hands.
Applicants and graduates 2020: Alexey Kravchenko’s daughter will follow in her parents’ footsteps. Photo: Instagram
Dolph Lungren
The impressive Swedish film actor, producer and action athlete has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Washington State University and a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology. While studying martial arts in the 80s, Lungren simultaneously studied for a master's degree at the University of Sydney in Australia. It was there that he met Grace Jones, who protected him in Hollywood.
Daughter of Lyubov Tolkalina
A year ago, the heiress of Lyubov Tolkalina and Yegor Konchalovsky could not choose where to go: art history at Moscow State University, artist at Repinka, set design at the Moscow Art Theater? The public had already seen her as a student at the Studio School and a future specialist in stage design and theater technology, wondering: it would be difficult. After all, only 10 people were recruited to the faculty based on the results of the Unified State Exam and additional tests.
Lyubov Tolkalina’s daughter Maria postponed entering university for a year and is now preparing a creative portfolio. Photo: Instagram
But Maria Mikhalkova-Konchalovskaya acted differently: she took a break for a year. Now the brunette is again an applicant, but she is silent about her chosen university: “I’ll pass all the exams, get used to the role of a student, and then I’ll tell you everything.” The star mother is already happy for her daughter: “The Unified State Exam is over! Brilliantly! Congratulations, my little girl!” And Maria confirms: she passed the literature test well, although she did not prepare for it at all.
The girl postponed not only her higher education, but also her official marriage: the daughter of Lyubov Tolkalina was engaged to her lover Nikita, but was not married - firstly, the pandemic, and secondly, the young people did not want to take money from their parents for the wedding.
The daughter of Lyubov Tolkalina has not officially married and lives with her lover Nikita in a de facto marriage. Photo: Instagram
Based on materials from NTV, Starhit, 7Dney, Buro247
