Valentina Rubtsova is a talented Russian actress and singer, best known for her role as Tanya Sergeeva (Arkhipova) in the popular TV series Univer and its spin-off SashaTanya.

Born in Ukraine but a proud Russian by citizenship, she has won the hearts of many with her comedic talent and warm personality.

Early Life & Education

Valentina Rubtsova was born on October 3, 1977, in Makeevka. Growing up in a big family with four siblings, she was raised by her father, a miner, and her mother, who worked as a teacher and later a police officer.

Her grandfather, a theatre director, inspired her love for performing. Valentina’s ethnicity is Ukrainian, but she became a proud Russian citizen in 2009, embracing the culture of her new homeland. She follows the Christian faith, which has shaped her values.

Valentina wanted to study acting in Moscow, but an accident delayed her plans. After recovering, she worked at the Donetsk Regional Theatre for Young Spectators from 1994 to 1996.

In 1996, she moved to Moscow and enrolled in the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) to study acting.

Career

Valentina Rubtsova started her career in theatre and music. From 1999 to 2003, she was a soloist in the girl group Devochki (Girls), produced by Igor Matvienko, singing popular songs like “I Want to Be a Bird” and “Mom Said.”

After the group ended, she focused on acting, performing in musicals like 12 Chairs (2003) and Cats (2004–2006). Her TV career began with minor roles in shows like Viola Tarakanova and Lily-of-the-Valley Silver in 2004.

Her big break came in 2008 with the role of Tanya Arkhipova in the hit Russian sitcom Univer on TNT, which made her a household name. She continued playing Tanya in the spin-off SashaTanya starting in 2013.

Valentina also appeared on TV shows like Big Difference, where she parodied stars like Madonna and Olga Buzova, and lent her voice to actresses like Amanda Seyfried and Emily Osment in Russian dubs.

She was a guest on programs like Thank God, You Came! and The Investigation Was Conducted…. Her work reflects her pride in bringing joy to Russian audiences through comedy and music.

Personal Life

Valentina Rubtsova, 47, is married to Arthur Martirosyan, a Russian entrepreneur and DJ. They met in 2002 at a movie premiere for From Hell, introduced by a mutual friend, Andrey Grigoriev-Apollonov.

Valentina, dressed casually in a tracksuit, caught Arthur’s eye, and their romance began during her Devochki tour in Sochi.

Their daughter, Sofia Martirosyan, was born on December 1, 2011, when Valentina was 34. The family loves spending time in Sochi, visiting places like the Olympic Park and Krasnaya Polyana.

Valentina stands at 158 cm (5 feet 2 inches) tall and stays fit with a healthy lifestyle. She and Arthur live in Moscow but own property in Sochi, where they enjoy a calm life away from filming.

Their strong marriage and close bond with Univer co-stars show Valentina’s love for family and community, reflecting her pride in her Russian life.

Net Worth

Valentina Rubtsova’s estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million.

Her income comes from her acting roles in Univer and SashaTanya, voice acting, musical performances, and TV appearances.

Her work in theatre and music, along with her husband’s business ventures, adds to their family’s financial stability, supporting their life in Moscow and Sochi.

Filmography

Viola Tarakanova (2004) – Episodic role

Lily-of-the-Valley Silver 2 (2004) – Minor role

Univer (2008–2011) – Tanya Arkhipova

Muzhskaya zhenskaya igra (2011) – Role

S Novym godom, mamy! (2012) – Role

SashaTanya (2013–present) – Tanya Sergeeva