Petr Skvortsov (born June 12, 1994) is a highly regarded Russian stage and screen actor, celebrated as one of the standout talents of his generation for his raw, psychological performances. A 2015 graduate of the Moscow Art Theatre School (Dmitry Brusnikin’s workshop), he first achieved international acclaim for his lead role as the religious fanatic Veniamin in Kirill Serebrennikov’s film The Student (2016), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Skvortsov is known for his ability to navigate complex, often dark characters, as seen in the popular thriller series Soderzhanki (Gold Diggers) and the sci-fi drama Better Than Us (2018).