Architectural and artistic ideas that originated in the USSR in the 20-30s of the XX century had a tremendous public resonance. The Russians set trends more
Architectural and artistic ideas that originated in the USSR in the 20-30s of the XX century had a tremendous public resonance. The Russians set trends in design, construction, and graphics for decades to come. The era of avant-garde and constructivism was reflected in all spheres of art, and many of its ideas were reinterpreted by contemporaries and are now experiencing a second birth. How did this happen, why are these merits still appreciated, and is such a breakthrough now possible? close
In the evening of January 25, 1915, at the height of the First World War, the commander of the Russian fortress Osovets, Major General Nikolai Brzozovsky, more
In the evening of January 25, 1915, at the height of the First World War, the commander of the Russian fortress Osovets, Major General Nikolai Brzozovsky, receives a dispatch that the German troops are concentrating large forces near the goal of the Eastern Front breakthrough, and an order to hold out at any cost 48 hours before the moment of approach of the reserve infantry units and artillery. This film is about the feat of the general and his garrison, which was recognized by compatriots only almost a hundred years later. close
Based on the novels and novels of Mikhail Alekseev "Bread is a noun" "Cherry Swirl" "Karyukha" "Dracuny". About the life of a large Saratov village from more
Based on the novels and novels of Mikhail Alekseev "Bread is a noun" "Cherry Swirl" "Karyukha" "Dracuny". About the life of a large Saratov village from the beginning of the century to the mid-30s. A kind of collective portrait of a Russian peasant. The film was shot in the Saratov region in the filming of the film was attended by villagers and actors of the Saratov theaters. close
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Nikitin.
On the formation of Soviet power in Uzbekistan, the struggle against the "Kokand Autonomy" and more
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Nikitin.
On the formation of Soviet power in Uzbekistan, the struggle against the "Kokand Autonomy" and Basmachi. In the center of the plot is the fate of Yusup, a boy-slave at the stable of the rich Mammadov. Having matured and hardened in the conditions of the fighting years, Yusup became a commissar of the Red Army, and then a great party worker. close
Impoverished old nobleman Bekina insists on marrying a wife, but his son Platon does not want to have sharer in father's inheritance. Platon finds two more
Impoverished old nobleman Bekina insists on marrying a wife, but his son Platon does not want to have sharer in father's inheritance. Platon finds two times widowed and childless bride for Bekina, but a fate makes fun of him. close
The testament of a former concentration camp prisoner confronts and turns the lives of two young people from different worlds around, shedding light on the tragic history of their family.
The testament of a former concentration camp prisoner confronts and turns the lives of two young people from different worlds around, shedding light on the tragic history of their family. close
1917. The eve of the October Revolution. Returning to St. Petersburg from exile, the Bolshevik Vaulin, despite the persecution of the police, joins the revolutionary struggle.
1917. The eve of the October Revolution. Returning to St. Petersburg from exile, the Bolshevik Vaulin, despite the persecution of the police, joins the revolutionary struggle. close
The first part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of more
The first part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan’s descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler. close
"Soviet Empire" is a documentary project Elizaveta Listova, a film, nine series of which tell about the most striking, iconic buildings of the Soviet more
"Soviet Empire" is a documentary project Elizaveta Listova, a film, nine series of which tell about the most striking, iconic buildings of the Soviet era, about what today it is impossible to imagine the Soviet Union.
The plots of the TV film “Soviet Empire” are dedicated to the hotel “Moscow”, which has become one of the symbols of the Soviet era, the Zhiguli car, one of the most popular in the country, the sculpture “Motherland”, the resort city of Sochi as a symbol of “socialist paradise”, the construction of the Bratsk hydroelectric power station, the famous “Khrushchev”, the creation of the grandiose television complex “Ostankino”, Moscow skyscrapers and the conquest of the Arctic by Soviet icebreakers. close
The story of the film “Iron Curtain” begins on the eve of 1947. Kostya and his parents return to Moscow from evacuation. At first, the family settles more
The story of the film “Iron Curtain” begins on the eve of 1947. Kostya and his parents return to Moscow from evacuation. At first, the family settles with Kostina grandmother, who lives in a huge overcrowded communal apartment. On the street, the boy is waiting for new acquaintances – a local punk.
So begins a new life of the hero of the historical, and largely autobiographical, based on the events of the life of the creator of the film Savva Kulish drama "Iron Curtain", the events of which take place in the period 1940-1950s and unfold against the background of sometimes dramatic upheavals in the life of the whole country. close
Created on the basis of semi-autobiographical stories Mikhail Bulgakov, the film "Notes of a Young Doctor" follows two young doctors, Polyakov (Alexander more
Created on the basis of semi-autobiographical stories Mikhail Bulgakov, the film "Notes of a Young Doctor" follows two young doctors, Polyakov (Alexander Maslov) and Bomgard (Andrey Nikitinsky), who after graduation go to work in a remote province.
The characters of the film “Notes of a Young Doctor” find themselves in a remote village far from large roads, in an environment with which they are both completely unfamiliar. Despite everyday and other difficulties, young doctors put medical duty above all else and in any circumstances rush to help sick people. close
About the employee of the main intelligence Agency Bolshakov, who worked in the United States under the cover of a journalist. During the Cuban Missile more
About the employee of the main intelligence Agency Bolshakov, who worked in the United States under the cover of a journalist. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, there was direct informal contact between Nikita Khrushchev and John F. Kennedy. The authors of the film suggest that it was Bolshakov’s actions that helped avoid World War III. close
The film “Kurchatov Igor Vasilyevich” is the first in the series “Science of Russia”. The documentary is dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the more
The film “Kurchatov Igor Vasilyevich” is the first in the series “Science of Russia”. The documentary is dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the statesman and outstanding scientist, academician Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov. The central place in the film is given to the conversation of academician E.P. Velikhov, who at that time held the post of head of the Scientific Russian Center “Kurchatov Institute”, and the leading researcher of the same institution Yu.N. Smirnov. The film uses chronicle and documentary film materials, a list of scientific works of Kurchatov, as well as a chronicle of important events from his life. close
During the reign of Russia's Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), Count Orlov writes a letter to the Empress, denouncing Princess Tarakanova as more
During the reign of Russia's Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), Count Orlov writes a letter to the Empress, denouncing Princess Tarakanova as a traitor and a would-be usurper. On the Empress's orders, Tarakanova is led into a trap and arrested. Because the Princess continues to insist that she is the only true heir to the throne, she quickly finds herself in great danger. close
40 years of space exploration is not only successful and unsuccessful launches, flights, landings on the moon or attempts of expeditions to distant worlds. more
40 years of space exploration is not only successful and unsuccessful launches, flights, landings on the moon or attempts of expeditions to distant worlds. It is also a fierce battle for space supremacy between two superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States. The battle was not just to prove that capitalism or socialism was better. Both sides were preparing for a real war in space and came up with, at first glance, absolutely fantastic things, many of which, due to secrecy, become known only after many years. Star Wars: Adult Games is a secret space movie. A space that has almost never been in the newspapers for 40 years. close
In the middle of the 17th century, Ukrainian peasants and Cossacks rose up to fight against the Polish gentry rule. About the events of the National Liberation more
In the middle of the 17th century, Ukrainian peasants and Cossacks rose up to fight against the Polish gentry rule. About the events of the National Liberation War in Ukraine under the leadership of Bohdan Khmelnitsky, who with a firm hand led the insurgent masses to an alliance with Russia. close
The Russian Imperial Army in its history participated in many wars, both offensive and defensive. However, the longest for her was the Caucasian War. more
The Russian Imperial Army in its history participated in many wars, both offensive and defensive. However, the longest for her was the Caucasian War. One of the most famous battles of the Caucasian War was the assault of Akhulgo in June-August 1839. At this time, the Imamat of Chechnya and Dagestan was headed by the third imam, Imam Shamil.
“Fights: True story. Tehran 43 is a documentary and feature film from the series “Dutch”, dedicated to the activities of domestic intelligence officers. more
“Fights: True story. Tehran 43 is a documentary and feature film from the series “Dutch”, dedicated to the activities of domestic intelligence officers.
Heroes of the third film in this series, "Dutch: A True Story". Tehran 43", became spouses George and Gohar Vartanyan. These truly legendary Soviet intelligence officers did not fail in their decades of activity. Mainly because of their merits in 1943, the Nazis failed to assassinate the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition who had gathered in Tehran to discuss the opening of a second front. close
The naïve Maris joins the Wehrmacht during the Nazi occupation of the Baltic states, together with his brother and several others from the village. The more
The naïve Maris joins the Wehrmacht during the Nazi occupation of the Baltic states, together with his brother and several others from the village. The barracks are in a monastery, and Maris – whom everyone views as a fool – seems to consider his fate a religious calling. Until his eyes are opened by the soldiers’ misbehaviour, and he takes it upon himself to save a young woman. close