Vasily Utkin (1972-2024) was a prominent Russian sports journalist, commentator, and TV host who also acted, known for his sharp wit and political outspokenness, appearing in comedic films like Election Day (2007) and Election Day 2 (2016) and the play Election Day with the comedy troupe Kvartet I, where he played Igor Tsaplin, governor office candidate. His acting roles were often cameos, leveraging his distinctive personality in popular comedies.