The Russian double of Leonard DiCaprio Roman Burtsev has become. He told how he found out that he became famous and whether it is easy to be a double of a star. The man lives in Podolsk and works in the technical support of the 112 rescue service.
Fame came to him in early 2016, when Internet users noticed his resemblance to a Hollywood star. According to Burtsev, until recently he was sometimes told that he looked a bit like famous actor, but he did not attach any importance to this.
We bring to your attention the transcript of the interview.
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Well, with us in the studio, as we basically promised you, the real, the most living Leonardo DiCaprio is sitting. True, like this, from some angles, it's just generally amazing. Roman Burtsev is a double of Leonardo DiCaprio, a star last days. Roman, hello.
- Hello.
You really look like. They write to us. Join us on Periscope, our broadcast has begun. "Really similar." "Like." Lots of surprised emoji, "Yes, yes, yes." Absolutely amazing, of course. How do you live with this?
- In the last week increased attention feel.
Tell me, we all know this way: the photo appeared on social networks, and, probably, some kind of wave of appeals, interest, etc. happened to you. How did you know at all that you suddenly became famous?
- On Thursday evening, my friends started sending me links to relevant topics on social networks. Actually, that's how I found out.
And how did you feel? Describe your condition. Imagine that you are with a psychologist.
“At first I just thought it was some kind of joke. Few people come up with something. And then it turned out that it was not funny.
And that's when it happened...?
- The next day.
No, no, I mean, how has your life changed?
– How is life? Not much so far.
What did your colleagues and management say at work? Nothing?
Colleagues were surprised. Shocked.
What does surprised mean? They saw you.
- No, they saw me almost every day.
They probably told you themselves a thousand times that you look alike.
No, they didn't talk.
Not? Seriously?
- Seriously.
They hid it, do you think?
- I dont know. Perhaps they thought there was some similarity. Few people think.
Well, as far as I've seen some information, someone told you about it. Friends?
- Well, it was in the photo studio where I worked before.
Did you yourself realize that you are similar?
- Well, I was told that there is a certain similarity, well, there is - and there is. And that's all.
Well, okay. Didn't dwell on it. You have already said that not much has changed, increased attention. But you understand that this attention will not weaken for some time now. Are you ready for this? You're still not a public person, are you?
- Not yet.
Are you going, right? Take part in some shows, go to the island, survive, sing, dance. Ready for it all?
- If you have to - what to do.
Are you on Facebook?
- No, I had a page there, but I blocked it.
Did you block it some time ago or in connection with the events taking place?
- She was hacked. I then restored it and just stopped using it.
- VKontakte and Odnoklassniki.
"Are you on VK. And there was some kind of revival around you?
"Does Leonardo know about his doppelgänger?" they ask. Well, no, probably.
- Perhaps there were photographs in magazines?
Yes.
“Well, you must have seen it.
Maybe someday you will meet him.
- Anything is possible.
Is he generally your least favorite - your favorite actor? How do you feel about him?
I don't have favorite actors.
How so?
– I have favorite films. I don’t follow the life of stars, I mostly judge by films.
Well, here you are normal person. It's fine. Everyone, of course, asks, what films with Leonardo DiCaprio have you watched? We understand that a little.
- I looked at The Revenant, then I looked at Inception.
Have you watched Titanic? We know everything about you.
I didn't watch Titanic until the end.
Failed? Fall asleep?
But that was a long time ago, maybe 3 years ago.
And how do you, by the way, last movie for which he is most likely to win an Oscar?
- The plot is certainly interesting, but a little implausible.
Based on real events.
- I think they embellished a little or overdid it there.
Well, it's a movie!
The film can be presented in different ways.
What is your favorite movie, by the way, or movies?
- Let's say, if we compare where the story of two people who find themselves in unusual situations is told, then I like Life of Pi more.
But this is a completely unbelievable movie.
– But it is told as plausible, and perceived differently.
Ah, you like the language of the story.
Interesting, yes. But he is, how to say, he is more positive, this film "Life of Pi", despite some scary moments that we learn at the end of the film.
“And there are scary moments too.
What did you find unbelievable about Survivor? What exactly is the moment? By the way, forgive God for interrupting, I forgot, by the way, I even wanted to call the expert about "Survivor" on the air and ask if it is possible - at sub-zero temperatures to fall into the river, swim in it wounded, tattered by a bear, and then crawl even further. Well, do you think it's really possible?
- As he said: "It is not the strongest who survive, but the one who can adapt to changing conditions."
No, you just said that the movie seemed implausible. So I ask at what point.
- Well, let's say, in the first moments, when, let's say, a bear stood on him. It weighs more than half a ton. Imagine this on your head...
Crushed, would have rolled it. There would be such an even Leonardo DiCaprio. Into a cake. Well, i.e. From the very beginning it seemed to you that something was not right?
- You cut your finger - it heals for 3 days.
That is, the wounds healed too quickly?
“I think if the story is true, then he wouldn’t have been beaten so badly.
Listeners ask everyone, where do you work?
- I work in the "Center 112" of the Moscow region. This is an emergency call center.
What functions do you perform there?
- I'm a technical support specialist.
Those. directly related to some kind of help ...
– We have certificates. If necessary, we can also take calls.
Yes, you have a medical background!
- First, yes.
And the second is education?
– Economic and technical.
Tell me, did you feel interest from women after that?
- They began to write, yes.
What do they write?
- Miscellaneous.
Do they offer something? Do they just want to talk to you?
- And to communicate, and not only.
Seriously? You don't be modest. We do not name any names except yours, we do not compromise anyone except you. Just be honest: have you been invited on a date?
- They were invited.
Did you go?
Why?
- I think that the acquaintance should be personal, and not through the Internet.
Ah, like this? Those. Have you ever met anyone online?
- No, you can communicate, but no more.
But, probably, beautiful girls write all sorts...
- You can put any photo.
Are you generally a distrustful person?
Roman Burtsev: Well, trust something? The photo that…
Well, it is usually clear, of course, from the profile whether these are your own photos or not.
- Sometimes, for example, it is written male name, and the photograph is female. How so?
Tell me, are you now under pressure will somehow change your life? Do you know how much advice you've been given? You need to lose weight, you need to do this, you need to ... etc. How do you feel about this and will you really somehow follow these tips?
- Well, if it is justified, let's say by weight, I understand that it exists, we must fight it. Well, for everything else, you need to work on the fact.
Tell me, would you give Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar for this role? Well, despite the fact that this movie seemed implausible to you. How do you like acting?
- I liked it, yes.
Our listeners ask: "If you were invited to play the role of Leonardo DiCaprio in some parody (parody film), would you agree?"
- I can't say that. Well, I mean now.
Yes, you are still at the beginning of the journey. Do you already have a manager?
Blimey! Do you already have everything? Have you signed a contract? Wow! Well, we are happy, of course, for you. Where will we see you next?
- On TV.
We understand that on the Moscow 24 TV channel, right?
Roman Burtsev: Yes.
You have an interesting hobby, or is it even more than a hobby - digitizing a photo.
- Not digitization, but processing, restoration, retouching.
Tell me what it is. How long have you been into this and why?
“Since the time I worked in a photo studio.
Who were you there?
- I was a photo lab operator, but you still needed to know Photoshop. Then it was for clients to do this, but now I have a lot of old photos at home (family photos, I mean) that need to be updated.
And are you doing this? And when did you work in a photo studio - was it a long time ago?
- It was 3-4 years ago.
Have you received old photos that needed to be processed?
Are you addicted or...
- I understood what to do.
It's clear. And how does the family feel about this, that you are old photos ...
- Good.
Are you going to see?
– I restore them, and then just show the result.
And what do your relatives say now about your popularity that suddenly fell on your head?
- At first they didn’t believe it, they thought it was some kind of deception or something ...
Draw.
- Yes. And then no...
Whether you like it or not, I don't understand, that's what's happening to you. I understand that you are an introvert, apparently, and it’s probably still a little hard for you to endure this fuss around. Or not? Or is everything okay?
“No, you just might think so.
So, are you generally enjoying yourself?
– I do not enjoy, I do not feel any discomfort.
Do you experience any discomfort? And you don't enjoy it?
“I still don't understand what I'm experiencing.
Tell me if you are even asked to change your profession due to what is happening. Will you agree, will you leave? Are you generally doing what you love or not?
- Technical support - nothing special there.
Those. you are ready. It's clear. You can already leave.
Roman Burtsev: Well, not now, of course.
Those. Are you already making plans like this?
– There is such a possibility.
What did you dream of becoming as a child?
- Hard to say. I didn't dream of anyone.
Well, who is it? Who dreamed? Every boy dreams of becoming someone, but this is not realized, as a rule.
- Here my father went to a foreign country (he was a sailor). And that, too, probably wanted.
You wanted to become a sailor and go on long voyages!?
- It is now.
Have you been on long voyages as a tourist, for example?
- It is in swimming - no.
What about trips?
– I was in Turkey, Israel.
Where, by the way, have you been mistaken for DiCaprio?
No, it wasn't?
- Well, maybe they did, but they didn't say.
Many comments, thank you for them, because they are, in general, and on the whole, pleasant, positive. And, of course, many note your delicacy in the fact that you did not say what the girls offered you, where they invited you, and what they promised for it. Surely they promised something, right?
- I will not answer.
They ask: "Did you dream of becoming Leonardo DiCaprio as a child?"
“At that time I didn’t know, probably, in general, who he was.
In addition, they also write: "Are you already invited to corporate parties?"
- Not yet.
Well, in general, it seems to me that this is the most important thing in such a situation - to seize the moment in time. Tell me, have you ever thought about whether it is hard or not for a person under the yoke of glory exactly? Here are all these Hollywood stars, etc.
Hard or not hard...
Now, if you were a little closer to the microphone, it would be great. Thanks a lot.
- You know, as they used to say: "Heavy is Monomakh's hat for an empty head."
Surely you have friends? Close friends.
You are ready for the fact that they, maybe, will start to envy a little now, maybe they will turn into non-friends a little. This is such a complex process - turning into a star. Podolsk will be forgotten by you forever. Are you ready for friends to change soon?
I don't think true friends will change.
Yes, by the way, this is a kind of test. What about colleagues?
Colleagues are colleagues. What they?
What time period do you have friends?
- There are from school, there are relatively recently.
But did you study where you live now? How was your life?
– No, I graduated from school in the town of Uzlovaya, Tula region.
City Uzlovaya? A small town perhaps? And then they moved?
– In 2004.
Institute or what inspired you?
- Well, I graduated from the Moscow Finance and Law Academy, and then ... under Baumanka.
They write: They ask if you are ready to communicate, in fact, with Leonardo and what will you ask him if a meeting happens?
“I guess now it’s more like a dream.
Those. Do you think this is still unlikely objectively? Will you rehearse for yourself?
- Rehearse what?
Questions for a possible meeting.
Why solve problems that don't exist?
Yes, as they come - you are also right. You're right. Now our cunning listeners are interested in whether you speak English?
– I mostly need technical English for computer repair.
You never know, maybe Leonardo DiCaprio's computer will break. Well, well, we wish you every success, we hope that we will see you on the TV screen more than once. Thank you for visiting us. Our guest was Roman Burtsev - a double of Leonardo DiCaprio.
0 January 22, 2016, 20:30 
The name does not leave the front pages - the hype around, the receipt and premiere of "Survivor". Part of the stellar fame also falls to those who look like an eminent actor in appearance - publications about the twins of the star constantly appear in the media.
And here is another news - Leonardo DiCaprio Roman Burtsev will take part in a reality show, where he will be brought to a good physical form, they will change their style and design all their lives, because in case of success, Roman will become a copy of a Hollywood actor.
Roman himself, of course, knew about his resemblance to DiCapio before, but he did not attach any importance to this and calmly worked in the technical support of the rescue service. Now the man's life has changed. In which direction - time will tell.
As we know, Roman is not the only double of the eminent actor. A 21-year-old lives in Sweden, who is like two drops like Leo. Conrad is engaged modeling business, music and moonlights as a bartender. The young man admits that he is often mistaken for Hollywood star. However, now Conrad himself has become a star, but only on the Internet.
In fact, the number of men imitating the actor is huge. Some of them, in our opinion, have nothing to do with Leo, but they themselves are sure of the opposite. There are even special sites on the Internet where fans of the Titanic movie star gather and show their resemblance to DiCaprio. Here is some of them:
And which one of them do you think is the most similar to the eminent actor?
