Elena Podkaminskaya, born on April 10, 1979, in Moscow, is a Russian theatre and film actress. She graduated from the Shchukin School in 2001 and joined the Satire Theatre. Podkaminskaya gained recognition for her role as Victoria in the television series Kitchen (2012–2016) and appeared in films such as What Men Talk About and Kitchen in Paris. She also performed in the theatre production Talents and Admirers.
In 2013, she won Dancing with the Stars, and in 2016, she received a TEFI award. Podkaminskaya is married to Denis Gushchin and has three children. She maintains a presence on social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and VK, and engages in charity activities alongside her acting career.
