Ruzil Minekaev

Ruzil Ramilevich Minekaev (; born May 20, 1999) is a Russian stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for his role as Marat in the television series The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt, directed by Zhora Kryzhovnikov. From 2021 to 2023, he was an actor at the Moscow theatre School of Modern Play.

Biography Minekaev was born on May 20, 1999 in Nurlat, Republic of Tatarstan. He is ethnically Tatar. He has a twin sister named Ruzilya.

After completing nine grades in 2015, he enrolled in the Kazan Theatre School, majoring in drama and film acting (course of Ildar Khairullin). During his studies, he appeared on stage in productions of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Comedy No. 13.

Since 2020, Minekaev has appeared in film and television, including the series Street Justice, Partners, and Smychok. From 2021 to 2023, he worked at the School of Modern Play theatre but left due to increased involvement in film projects.

In 2023, Minekaev gained nationwide recognition for his role as Marat in The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt. Critics praised his performance, with KinoPoisk naming him one of the series’ major discoveries.

In 2024, he was included in The Blueprint 100 list of the most promising figures in the creative industries.

Personal life Minekaev is married to actress Aziza Bekmanova, whom he met while studying at theatre school and later at GITIS. They have a son named Remil.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2024 Yolki 11 Damir 2025 Yolki 12 Damir 2026 Buratino Harlequin TBA Buratino 2 Harlequin

Television Year Title Role Notes 2020–2021 Street Justice Gnome 2022 Smychok Max 2022–present Partners Kostya 2023 The Boy's Word: Blood on the Asphalt Marat Suvorov 2025 Overheard in Rybinsk Sasha Shirmanov 2025 Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears: The Beginning Matvey

Awards 2024 — Best Actor in a Television Series, Association of Film and Television Producers Awards