
Age: 60
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Sergey Chonishvili was born on August 3, 1965, in Tula, Russia, and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious voices in the Russian-speaking world. An Honored Artist of the Russian Federation and a graduate of the Shchukin Theater Institute, he spent over 20 years at the Lenkom Theatre before transitioning to a prolific career in independent theater, film, and dubbing. Since 1998, he has been the official brand voice of the CTC television channel, and his "velvet baritone" has narrated countless high-profile documentaries and commercials for brands like Jaguar and Toyota. In the world of cinema, he is known for roles in Azazel and The Magician, while in video games, he is the voice of Master Chief in the Russian dub of Halo Infinite.

Sergey Chonishvili

Dr. Viktor Malenkov
for Dr. Viktor Malenkov in G.I. JOE: ORIGIN OF THE CODE
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In 1963 Manhattan, licensing agent Stanley Weston creates a military action figure concept meant for toy shelves. But his prototype unintentionally mirrors real, classified U.S. research into adaptable, multi-role soldiers being developed for Cold War operations. When Weston presents the idea to Hasbro executive Donald Levine, it is quickly seen as both a commercial opportunity and a potential tool of cultural influence. Soon after, the concept draws attention from the CIA, where Agent Harlan Knox begins investigating whether Weston has unknowingly connected to a hidden military program. At the same time, Soviet intelligence interprets the idea as psychological warfare and responds by forming PROJECT COBRA, designed to counter Western influence through covert ideological manipulation. Weston is pulled into a growing shadow world where corporate marketing, espionage, and military experimentation overlap. He learns of a real experimental operative, JOE-1, a prototype multi-specialist soldier whose existence blurs the line between fiction and classified reality. After surviving an assassination attempt tied to escalating Cold War tensions, Weston realizes his invention is no longer a toy - it has become part of a global arms race in ideas. The U.S. quietly adopts his concept as both propaganda and operational cover, turning “G.I. Joe” into a public myth hiding real covert programs. Weston steps away, leaving behind a legacy that becomes legend.