Oleg Takhtarov is starring in the new season of the series "Lily of the Valley."

      September 1, 2026 1:00 PM Culture and Leisure Oleg Taktarov, a native of Sarov, actor, and the first Russian UFC champion, is filming in a new special season of the series "Lily of the Valley" (18+) - "Lily of the Valley. We Won't Be Kissing." The shooting takes place in Kazan and Moscow. The new season will feature both familiar characters and new ones. According to the plot, the events of the new season will unfold simultaneously in the past and present. It is known that Taktarov is involved in a storyline set in 2004. Details are not yet disclosed. Additionally, the Nizhny Novgorod native celebrated his 59th birthday right on the filming set - at the tank school training ground in Kazan.

      The premiere of the special season is scheduled for 2027. Recall that Oleg Taktarov has appeared in more than 100 film projects in Hollywood and Russia. His major breakthrough was his role in the crime thriller "15 Minutes of Fame" (16+) by John Herzfeld, where the athlete played the main criminal alongside Robert De Niro. It was previously reported that Taktarov is ready to fight Russian football player Artem Dzyuba for 15 million rubles. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.