Oksana Akinshina, born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) on April 19, 1987, is a Russian actress. She made her film debut at a very young age in *Sisters* (Sëstry, 2001), directed by Sergei Bodrov Jr., a role that earned her immediate critical recognition. Her international breakthrough came the following year with her powerful performance in the drama *Lilya 4-ever* (2002) by Lukas Moodysson. For this role, she received a Best Actress nomination at the European Film Awards and won the Guldbagge Award, Sweden's leading film award. Her career includes appearances in international productions such as *The Bourne Supremacy* (2004) and prominent roles in Russian cinema, including the musical *Stilyagi* (Hipsters, 2008) and the science fiction film *Sputnik* (2020). Known for her ability to portray complex and intense characters, Akinshina has received numerous other accolades in her home country, solidifying her status as one of the most important actresses of her generation.