Denis’ parents died when he was very young, and he was brought up in an orphanage. He has never forgotten his start in life, which is why he and wife Irina have dedicated themselves to supporting two children’s orphanages in Vyshny Volochyok and Yaroslavl. They collect large donations of money and clothes from friends twice a year, which they then drive four to five hours to give to the orphanages.

The couple have also adopted a girl, Zlata, from the Toddler’s home. In the words of Irina, “there has always been a place for charity and giving in or lives”.