The masterpiece of Danelia and playwright Volodin, “St. Petersburg” cinema with a rich plot and accurate hits in the selection of actors for roles. Kharitonov’s mighty charisma, immediately crushing European orderliness. Colorful professor from Denmark, successfully opened new possibilities of the Russian language. Brilliant in the image of Galina Volchek (it becomes clear that as a theater director she, of course, was able to explain to actors how to play). Suffering from the winds of her husband Gundarev. Emotional Neyolova, moderately psychotic. Indirectly suffering Ptashuk, forced to perform ridiculous missions. An innocent jacket, a victim of circumstance. Trouble with these women.
The film finally reveals the secret that assistant professors are always so busy: they come to the university (not very often) only for classes with students, the rest of the time is unknown where – it would seem. In fact, life is very busy, suspicions of idleness are untenable. From now on, we will understand.
The episode of the intellectual suddenly revolt against cattle, the administrative scoundrel Shershavnikov, whose ingenious intrigues the deputy head of the department will now become Efimov, is delightful. Basilashvili is a great artist.