Sidikhin was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia).
He studied martial arts and boxing from the 4th grade and was a five-time champion in the City of Leningrad.
After high school he was accepted into the Leningrad State Institute of Theater, Music, and Cinematography (LGITMiK).
Many of his roles take advantage of his martial arts skills and good looks; however, he always plays the emotional and human side of the character.
Yevgeny Sidikhin is married to actress Tatyana Borkovskaya and they have three daughters.