Irina Krasnova

Irina Nikolayevna Krasnova (née Dumina; x|Russian: Ирина Николаевна Краснова; born 18 August 1951) is a fictional character portrayed by Paulina Shavinskaya in the x|Channel One Russia serial drama Krasnovy. The first wife of Alexander Krasnov and mother of his three children, Irina shows up in the Krasnovs life again just when Alexander's new wife Anya Krasnova-Harutyunyan just begins feeling as if she truly fits in.

Character background and personality
Irina was born on 18 August 1951 in x|Moscow as Irina Dumina. She grew up in a privileged family, albeit not as privileged as the Krasnov family. After completing her high school education, Irina began working as a professional model in Moscow throughout the 1970s. Through her modeling career, she became introduced to wealthy heir of Krasnov Industries Alexander Krasnov, and they began a romantic relationship, later marrying in 1979. With Alexander, she had three children: Peter, Natasha, and Dima. Throughout her life, Irina has had self-destructive tendencies and nursed addictions to alcohol and cocaine. She additionally has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but refuses to accept treatment for it.

Irina divorced Alexander in 2000, and subsequently left her family behind. After the divorce, Irina established herself as a successful self-help author, motivational speaker, and cosmetics businesswoman. She was sued by Alexander for unauthorized use of the "Krasnov" name when launching her cosmetics company. Despite their toxic relationship, Irina and Alexander share many qualities; they are both highly manipulative, intelligent, self-centered, and charismatic, which can either bring each other close together or drive them further apart. Upon coming back into the Krasnovs life during season two, she develops an intense rivalry with Alexander's new wife Anya Krasnova-Harutyunyan.