Based on a true story, the film tells about the famous Soviet rocket launcher nicknamed “Katyusha”, which was kept in great secrecy during World War 2. more
Based on a true story, the film tells about the famous Soviet rocket launcher nicknamed “Katyusha”, which was kept in great secrecy during World War 2. One of these unique killing machines has drowned during an unexpected retreat of the Russian troops. A special unit formed of ex-athletes is sent to rescue the secret weapon that the Germans can never find — no matter what it takes… close
About the life and heroic death of the old Bolshevik-Lugansk resident, participant in the civil war, Aleksandr Yakovlevich Parkhomenko. In 1918, capturing more
About the life and heroic death of the old Bolshevik-Lugansk resident, participant in the civil war, Aleksandr Yakovlevich Parkhomenko. In 1918, capturing Ukraine, the German occupiers sought to use the Haidamaks, the White Guards and the Greens in their struggle. By order of Voroshilov, Aleksandr Parkhomenko from Lugansk arrives in Tsaritsyn. At the same time, the Germans launched an active offensive. The "red" battalions are poorly armed, however, Parkhomenko manages to raise them to the attack and put the enemy to flight. close
With the arrival of the occupiers, the head of the pharmacy, Anna Korzun, establishes contact with the partisans, and regularly transfers medicines and more
With the arrival of the occupiers, the head of the pharmacy, Anna Korzun, establishes contact with the partisans, and regularly transfers medicines and information to them. Every day, risking her life and the lives of her sons, surrounded by traitors who are ready to go to the police at the first danger, this selfless woman does not doubt for a second the correctness of her chosen path. And when danger threatens to interfere with her cause, she and her sons go to the forest, to the partisans. Did you know that... The film is based on the novel of the same name by Ales Adamovich. The lyrics for the film were written by Vladimir Vysotsky. close
The action of the film “Thirst” takes place during the Great Patriotic War. Besieged Odessa finds itself in a serious situation after the fascists seize more
The action of the film “Thirst” takes place during the Great Patriotic War. Besieged Odessa finds itself in a serious situation after the fascists seize the water tower located in the village of Belyaevka. The city is deprived of stable water supply, which can lead to tragic consequences.
At the same time in the hands of Soviet soldiers is Andrei (Taras Bibić), a Romanian soldier of Russian origin. Once captured, the hero of the painting “Thirst” said that before the war he defended a diploma, the theme of which was the capture of the tower.
The prisoner is transferred to the rank of instructors in order to properly prepare the landing, which will have to re-fill the reservoir and hold it for some time. Simultaneously with the events taking place in the film "Thirst", a fighter of the Ogonek detachment (Alexander Efremov), in love with Anna (Karina Andolenko), begins to notice that his girlfriend favorably treats the prisoner. Will the planned operation be crowned with a successful completion, or will circumstances force the “gold reserve” to be sent? close
More than a hundred years have passed since the first armored combat vehicle appeared. Since then, armored vehicles have become an integral part of the more
More than a hundred years have passed since the first armored combat vehicle appeared. Since then, armored vehicles have become an integral part of the armament of the army of any country. The documentary series "Armor of Russia" tells about the stages of development of domestic armored fighting vehicles, starting from the first armored cars that appeared in the early 20th century, up to modern tanks equipped with the latest technology.
The plots of the series "Armour of Russia" are devoted to armored vehicles and armored personnel carriers, infantry and landing vehicles, armored anti-aircraft self-propelled guns and self-propelled artillery installations, engineering vehicles, a variety of experimental equipment and much more. The series, along with the use of three-dimensional computer graphics, included numerous footage of the chronicle, previously not shown to a wide audience, as well as information about the main technical characteristics of armored vehicles. close
In 1919, during the post-revolution Russian Civil War, a naval detachment (made up of communist Reds) defends the strategic city of Petrograd from the White Russian counterrevolutionary forces
In 1919, during the post-revolution Russian Civil War, a naval detachment (made up of communist Reds) defends the strategic city of Petrograd from the White Russian counterrevolutionary forces close
Alexey Pivovarov’s film “Brest, Serf Heroes” touches on one of the most painful themes of Soviet history – the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The more
Alexey Pivovarov’s film “Brest, Serf Heroes” touches on one of the most painful themes of Soviet history – the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The heroic defense of the Brest Fortress became a traditional symbol of the heroism of the Soviet border guards, who defended it in full encirclement, in the deep rear of the German troops almost to the last soldier. How to choose between loyalty to the order, love for the Motherland, the desire to survive?
In the film "Brest. Serf heroes" starred famous actors Alexei Serebriakov, Ekaterina Guseva, Marcus Kunze, Konstantin Smirnov. close
Masked figures with machine guns march into the secondary school in Karatas, take the pupils hostage, and execute one of them. They make no demands. Silent more
Masked figures with machine guns march into the secondary school in Karatas, take the pupils hostage, and execute one of them. They make no demands. Silent terror is their modus operandi. Seeing as the army will take two days to arrive due to a snowstorm, maths teacher Tazshi decides to assemble his own assault team: his ex-wife, the gym teacher, the cowardly school principal, an alcoholic night watchman, the village idiot, and an incompetent chief of police. close
War destroys both the external manifestations of man and his soul. It remains to escape, not knowing where the open door is and what awaits it? Bradobray, more
War destroys both the external manifestations of man and his soul. It remains to escape, not knowing where the open door is and what awaits it? Bradobray, a former front-line soldier, won back his and seemed to be forgotten in the bustle of days. And suddenly he meets his destroyer, a former German officer, who came to shave. The powerful commandant of the camp, falls in love with the governess, considering all his actions to be correct. Victor, who returned from the front, is preparing to celebrate the new year with his beloved, makes plans for the future. The soldier returns to his homeland, he has to fulfill the last request of a front-line friend.
Kotovsky, who went a long revolutionary way and became the recognized military commander of the cavalry troops: commander, brigade commander, commander. more
Kotovsky, who went a long revolutionary way and became the recognized military commander of the cavalry troops: commander, brigade commander, commander. Six times he escaped from prison, was sentenced to death, and again escaped to become one of the most ardent warriors of the revolution. His famous equestrian brigade fought with the enemy near Kiev and the Belaya Tserkov, at Nikolaev and Odessa, and did not know defeat anywhere. close
The project attempts to understand the causes of the Afghan war (1979-1989) and the most truthful coverage of all its stages. On a cold day on December more
The project attempts to understand the causes of the Afghan war (1979-1989) and the most truthful coverage of all its stages. On a cold day on December 12, 1979, a narrow circle of members of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee discussed the situation in Afghanistan. After long hesitations, four people (Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, Andrei Gromyko, Dmitry Ustinov) made a fateful decision to send troops to Afghanistan. Thus began the Afghan campaign, the first and only military operation conducted by the Soviet Union outside the Warsaw Pact, which became the longest and most "forgotten" war in Soviet history.
This war drama is dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). It revolves around Pavel Zubov, a school teacher whose village was more
This war drama is dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). It revolves around Pavel Zubov, a school teacher whose village was occupied by the fascists. Being a teacher is his calling in life. He believes in such basic human values as love and family. However, a certain chain of events changes the way he perceives life and leads him to a darker view of reality. In this time of war, as the enemy shows its true face, he must make an uneasy choice to either survive and adapt to the new regime or fight for his family, love, homeland, ideals, and beliefs. close
Two irreconcilable enemies, operative Lieutenant Voronovsky and the recidivist thief Chuma, are forced to infiltrate the Bandera bandit underground together. more
Two irreconcilable enemies, operative Lieutenant Voronovsky and the recidivist thief Chuma, are forced to infiltrate the Bandera bandit underground together. Their goal is to prevent major terrorist attacks against representatives of the Soviet government, the garrison of internal troops and the local population. close
The Great Patriotic War. Events, which tells the miniseries “Far from war”, unfold, it would seem, away from hostilities. In a small town in the rear more
The Great Patriotic War. Events, which tells the miniseries “Far from war”, unfold, it would seem, away from hostilities. In a small town in the rear lives a girl Lida (Ksenia Surkov). All the men in her family went to the front, and now the girl has only one loyal friend – a dog named Chestnut, a dog, though rootless, but very loyal. And yet, the harsh military reality once gets to the furry comrade Lida - he is caught on the street and "mobilized" in the ranks of subversive dogs.
Lida wants to save the dog from such a cruel fate and asks for the help of one of the soldiers serving in the "dog" special unit, Ivan Starikov (Maxim Emelyanov. He promises that he will help the dog, and soon realizes that he is connected with the girl not only by this word, but also by a deep personal sympathy. However, the fragile happiness of the heroes of the TV movie Far from War is not destined to last long - soon an order is received to disband the unit and destroy the already trained explosive dogs, since they are no longer needed. close
Civil War. Southern steppes of Russia. Circumstances bring together various people: the Chekist, professor, actor, nurse and White Guard officer posing more
Civil War. Southern steppes of Russia. Circumstances bring together various people: the Chekist, professor, actor, nurse and White Guard officer posing as a vet. On two tachanka's they make their way into the city. close
Mikhail Petrovich Zorin is the last surviving signalman of the first composition of the legendary 330th Infantry Regiment (86th Infantry Division), who more
Mikhail Petrovich Zorin is the last surviving signalman of the first composition of the legendary 330th Infantry Regiment (86th Infantry Division), who heroically fought on the Nevsky Piglet during the defense of Leningrad during the Great Patriotic War. In April 1942, in the course of a powerful onslaught of the German group, almost all the soldiers who were at that time in the regiment's location were killed, and the wounded were taken prisoner. Mikhail Zorin survived thanks to a unique combination of circumstances. close
The action of the epic film takes place in the second half of World War II. The plot focuses on the liberation of European countries from German occupation more
The action of the epic film takes place in the second half of World War II. The plot focuses on the liberation of European countries from German occupation and the anti-fascist activities of the communist parties of these countries.
After the victory at Stalingrad, a decisive turn occurred during the war.
The main aim is the rallying of all patriotic forces, the creation of a national anti-fascist front in the struggling countries. The swift offensive of the Soviet troops, problems with the opening of a second front, major operations and the offensive of the Soviet army lead to the liberation of Europe. Rebellions are rising in different countries - such as the heroic uprising in Warsaw, in Slovenia, Bucharest and other cities.
Brave heroes who performed immortal feats in the name of the happiness of mankind and freedom. close
The Second World War is over. But after each war the human destinies are left. This film is about two of them. The former officer of the Wehrmacht. The more
The Second World War is over. But after each war the human destinies are left. This film is about two of them. The former officer of the Wehrmacht. The former prisoner of the Nazi concentration camp. close
May 9, 1945. On the square of the small town of Insterburg in East Prussia, this day is met by Rokotov, Elagin and Fedorenko. They rejoice with all the more
May 9, 1945. On the square of the small town of Insterburg in East Prussia, this day is met by Rokotov, Elagin and Fedorenko. They rejoice with all the soldiers of the Red Army. The war is over! The townspeople cling to the houses - some of them cry, and some sigh with relief. An impromptu dance floor immediately appears on the square, a young lieutenant playing the piano right in the center of the square. Everything turns over in an instant, when a machine gun begins to shoot from the roof of one of the houses on the square. And then... Then begin the weekdays of the military prosecutor’s office in the occupied territory – murders, robberies, theft. And of course, the German agents, who changed the owners, but did not change the enemy. Sometimes it seems that the war is not over. That for the final victory you need to take another step, and then another, and another. . . close
The TV film “War and Myths” is a documentary project whose authors are debunking modern myths that have developed around some events of the Great Patriotic more
The TV film “War and Myths” is a documentary project whose authors are debunking modern myths that have developed around some events of the Great Patriotic War.
The four-part film “War and Myths” in detail dwells on such a rumoured and conjectured issue as Hitler’s plan “Ost”, which provided for the complete destruction of the Slavs in Eastern Europe. Common opinion assures: surrender the country without a fight, and the civilian population would not be better off as an example.
There are many myths about the first days of the war. The authors of the film “War and Myths” refute the widespread opinion that our state was absolutely not ready for war.
One of the TV series is devoted to militias and collaborators and dispels the myths that in the Stalinist state everyone went to the front, fearing reprisals, and about those citizens who switched to the enemy.
The series, titled “Penalty”, focuses on the history of the penalty battalions and their real number at the front. close
Vladimir Zamansky, Nikolai Kryukov, Georgy Yumatov in a military film by Vladimir Dovgan about the last days of the heroic defense of Sevastopol during the Second World War.
Vladimir Zamansky, Nikolai Kryukov, Georgy Yumatov in a military film by Vladimir Dovgan about the last days of the heroic defense of Sevastopol during the Second World War. close
About the tragedy that occurred on August 12, 1944 in the mountainous Tuscan village of Sant'Anna i Stazzema, where German soldiers of the 16th SS division more
About the tragedy that occurred on August 12, 1944 in the mountainous Tuscan village of Sant'Anna i Stazzema, where German soldiers of the 16th SS division shot civilians. Total in the vicinity of Sant'Anna killed almost 600 people. This crime, like many others committed by the German Nazis in Italy, has not been talked about for 50 years. All these cases were hidden in the closet of the military prosecutor's office in Rome, which was later called the Closet of Shame. close
Scout and boxer Igor Miklashevsky (Anton Momot) from the mini-series "Uppercut for Hitler" had a difficult role - posing as a deserter, he surrendered more
Scout and boxer Igor Miklashevsky (Anton Momot) from the mini-series "Uppercut for Hitler" had a difficult role - posing as a deserter, he surrendered to German troops. After undergoing torture and interrogation, he began to enter the ring under the banner of Standard Führer Walter Schloss, a famous gambler.
Igor's task is to get as close to the Fuehrer as possible to eliminate him. The novel that broke out between him and the Frenchwoman of Russian origin Anastasia helps the hero of the spy film “Uppercut for Hitler” to cope with his difficult role. Fighting in the ring, he goes from victory to victory and gets closer to his main goal - Hitler. close
The film "First Horse" refers to the troubled years of the civil war, the time of the creation of the famous military formation, the First Horse. Based more
The film "First Horse" refers to the troubled years of the civil war, the time of the creation of the famous military formation, the First Horse.
Based on real historical facts, the authors of the picture tell about one of the many days of battles of the legendary army, which under the leadership of Commander Budyonny. close
The film of Russian production “Richard the Lionheart”, directed by Yevgeny Gerasimov based on the novel by V. Scott “Talisman”, was released in 1992. more
The film of Russian production “Richard the Lionheart”, directed by Yevgeny Gerasimov based on the novel by V. Scott “Talisman”, was released in 1992.
This is a historical adventure film about the crusaders’ campaign to Jerusalem in 1189 to return the Holy Sepulchre, kidnapped by Sultan Saladin. Alexander Baluev ) and other valiant knights face dangerous adventures, fights, they experience the betrayal of friends and the love of beautiful ladies. close
