Igor graduated in 1989 from the Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinema. He is a member of the world renowned Maly Drama Theatre of Saint Petersburg, Russia, directed by Lev Dodin. Igor tours with the troupe performing MDT originals such as "Gaudeamus", "Claustrophobia", and an adaptation of Chekov's Platonov called "A Play Without a Name." He has several film credits to his name including the most recent "Koktebel" which was widely acclaimed in film festivals around the world.