Born in Magnitogorsk, Russia, in 1986. After obtaining a degree in engineering, he completed a film directing program. Larionov worked as a journalist for Film Distributor’s Bulletin and Variety Russia and, following that, he led the feature film department of Mars Media, producing and overseeing the release of films. He also was a deputy executive director of Kinoprime Foundation. “Endless Winter” is his debut film as a director.