--- title: "Dmytro Solovyov on the series 'Kotlyarevsky': 'Scenes without words took two hours instead of twenty minutes'" description: "Actor and teacher Dmytro Solovyov told Styler about the filming of the comedy series 'Kotlyarevsky', premiering on November 2 on Novyi Kanal. The actor shared that the most difficult scenes are wordless, and considers 'don't listen to anyone' to be his main advice to students." date: 2026-10-27T17:41:36.033Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/dmytro-solovyov-serial-kotlyarevsky-interview tags: [ukrainian-tv, comedy-series, dmitry-solovyov, kotlyarevsky, theater, rbc-ukraine, styler] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Dmytro Solovyov on the series 'Kotlyarevsky': 'Scenes without words took two hours instead of twenty minutes' ![Ukrainian actor and chef Dmytro Solovyov holding a plate of borscht in the Kotlyarevsky series restaurant](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/27/dmitriy-solovyov-serial-kotlyarevskiy-intervyu/dmitriy-solovyov-serial-kotlyarevskiy-intervyu-1.webp) ## Key Points - The premiere of the comedy series 'Kotlyarevsky' will take place on November 2, 2026, at 19:00 on Novyi Kanal - Dmytro Solovyov called line-free scenes the most difficult: instead of 20 minutes of shooting, it took two hours - The actor's partner Anastasia Ivanyuk is his colleague at the Theater on the Left Bank; the couple developed rules for separating the personal and professional - Real chef Sasha Miroshnychenko cooked the dishes on set; the actors did not cook themselves Ukrainian theater and film actor, and teacher Dmytro Solovyov is preparing for the premiere of the comedy series 'Kotlyarevsky', which will take place on November 2 at 19:00 on Novyi Kanal. The story unfolds in the restaurant of the same name, where employees combine Ukrainian culinary traditions with modern presentation while falling in love, sorting out relationships, and getting into funny situations amidst their work duties. In a blitz interview with the entertainment project Styler (RБК-Ukraine), Solovyov talked about why the most difficult scenes in his career turned out to be almost wordless, what his students taught him, and how he and his partner Anastasia Ivanyuk set boundaries between their professional and personal lives. ### Scenes without text: two hours instead of twenty minutes Answering the question about which scene in 'Kotlyarevsky' turned out to be harder than it seemed on paper, Solovyov unhesitatingly named episodes with a minimal amount of lines or their complete absence. 'Every time I thought we would shoot it in about twenty minutes, but we worked in the frame for two hours,' the actor admitted. According to him, such scenes require maximum concentration and internal work, as the actor has to convey the entire spectrum of emotions and plot twists without relying on text. Real chef Sasha Miroshnychenko was also present on the series set, preparing dishes on camera. Solovyov noted that the actors did not cook anything themselves, and the most delicious dish that 'was remembered for a lifetime' was the chef's borscht. ### Teaching as a school of responsibility In addition to his acting career, Dmytro Solovyov teaches. In the interview, he shared that his students taught him to 'love the profession even more, become more responsible, and rejoice in their victories.' At the same time, he emphasized that not a single student's question made him doubt his own approach to the acting profession: 'I try to find answers to everything. Think — yes, doubt — no.' He describes his relationship with the students as 'friends with subordination,' and this format, he says, avoids the rigid hierarchy customary in some pedagogical traditions. The main professional advice Solovyov most often gives to students is 'don't listen to anyone.' At the same time, he admits with a smile that he doesn't always follow this principle himself. ### Rules that save relationships Solovyov's personal life is closely intertwined with his professional one: his partner is actress Anastasia Ivanyuk, with whom he works at the Theater on the Left Bank. The couple has developed a number of unwritten rules that help maintain a balance between the stage and home. In addition to the already known agreement not to watch each other's intimate scenes, they agreed not to bring personal matters into the media. 'Another rule of ours is mutual respect and mutual understanding,' the actor stressed. When asked if they discuss professional failures, Solovyov answered in the affirmative: 'Of course we discuss them, we share, like everyone else. If we understand each other and express support, then our failures do not become so important. And that is how we find the strength to overcome them.' ### What awaits viewers on November 2 The series 'Kotlyarevsky' is positioned as a comedy with a culinary component: viewers will see how the restaurant team masters modern techniques of serving Ukrainian dishes, experiences romantic dramas, and gets into absurd situations. The premiere of the first episode is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 19:00 on Novyi Kanal. For viewers already familiar with the Ukrainian series format, the project is of interest primarily due to its lively humor and authentic gastronomic component, for which a working chef was responsible on set. Solovyov, in turn, invites the audience to appreciate not only the comedic situations but also the actors' work in scenes where 'everything is said without words.' ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Актер Дмитрий Соловьев о сериале "Котляревський", отношениях и преподавании: "Никого не слушайте"](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/aktor-dmitro-solovyov-serial-kotlyarevskiy-1793111756.html) - All quotes, names, premiere date, and plot details of the series are taken from the text of the blitz interview on styler.rbc.ua. No discrepancies with other sources were found. ## FAQ ### When will the premiere of the series 'Kotlyarevsky' take place? The premiere of the first episode is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 19:00 on Novyi Kanal. ### What is the series 'Kotlyarevsky' about? It is a comedy series set in the 'Kotlyarevsky' restaurant. The staff combines Ukrainian culinary traditions with modern presentation, falls in falls in love, sorts out relationships, and gets into funny situations. ### Who cooked the dishes on the set of the series? Real chef Sasha Miroshnychenko worked on set. The actors did not cook anything themselves. Solovyov called the chef's borscht the most delicious dish that 'was remembered for a lifetime'. ### Who is Anastasia Ivanyuk and how is she connected to Solovyov? Anastasia Ivanyuk is an actress and Dmytro Solovyov's partner. They work together at the Theater on the Left Bank and have developed a number of rules to separate professional and personal life.