This collection contains historical films and TV series about Russia. They are included in the list of the best films not only for the accuracy of conveying iconic elements of a particular historical era, expressed in the scenery. And for the collective image of the Russian soul, which is revealed to the audience through the words and deeds of the main characters.
Admiral (2008)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 6.8
- Director: Andrey Kravchuk
- The storyline is based on a touching and sensual love story that unfolds against the backdrop of revolutionary actions and the civil war in Russia.
The protagonist of the picture is the legendary Admiral Kolchak, who, in an endless series of cruel executions and military battles, experiences feelings of true love for a woman. That is why he remains faithful not only to her, but also to his friends, and to the duty of the defender to Russia. And against the background of these sensual relationships, the tragedy of the Russian people split into two parts, defending their ideals with arms in hand, is shown.
Kalashnikov (2020)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 6.3
- Director: Konstantin Buslov
- The film tells about the most ordinary person Mikhail Kalashnikov, the creator of the famous machine gun, a man with a dramatic destiny.
In detail
In the history of our country, a lot of space is devoted to the heroization of weapons and the labor feat of people involved in its appearance. This is the T-34 tank, the Katyusha, the world-famous AK-47, and its creator Kalashnikov. The story about this unique designer, unfolding against the backdrop of hostilities, transports the audience to the war era, where the formidable weapon of the defenders of the Fatherland is embodied in metal by the forces of like-minded people.
History of the Russian State (2007-2008)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.2, IMDb - 6.1
- Director: Valery Babich
- The action of the historical series is based on real events, which are described in the writings of our famous compatriot Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin.
According to many historians and scientists, it was Karamzin's works that opened the true history of our country to the general public. Researchers note the high scientific value of the author's comments with extracts from ancient manuscripts, most of which have been lost. The series consists of 500 episodes of 4 minutes each and is an artistic summary of the work of Karamzin with a visual visualization of the places and times of the described historical events.
Grozny (2020)
- Director: Alexey Andrianov
- The audience will see the biography of the famous John Vasilyevich - the most controversial and mysterious person in Russian history.
In detail
The opinions of modern historians in the assessment of the Russian Tsar Ivan IV, better known as Ivan the Terrible, differ. Some consider him the greatest ruler who did a lot for the formation of the Russian state. Others, on the contrary, perceive him as a tyrant and despot who killed many innocent souls. Nevertheless, during the years of his reign, many feats of arms were committed, which formed a single power.
Great (2015)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.6, IMDb - 6.5
- Director: Igor Zaitsev
- The historical drama about the life of Catherine II will make viewers plunge headlong into the reign of the Russian Empire.
Being a ruler is a heavy burden for any royal heir, but even more difficult if you are a woman. Moreover, she was also a foreigner, who first had to learn Russian. As is known from the history of the Russian state, it was Catherine the Great who showed how to love the Fatherland, rule and build the greatness of a multinational country, multiplying its wealth and territory. It was for this that the descendants gave her the title "Great".
Romanovs (2013)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.9, IMDb - 8.2
- Director: Maxim Bespaly
- The plot of the picture tells about the last 300 years of the history of the Russian state, ruled by members of the Romanov dynasty.
The audience of the series will see the difficult story of the reign of the Russian tsars and empresses. Some of them managed to raise Russia from its knees, while others, on the contrary, overthrew it from its high pedestals down, causing confusion and merciless riots. As it turned out, not all of the royal persons devoted time to building the fleet and new cities. There were also those who spent their days in entertainment, taking only laudatory odes from the courtiers and brushing off important state affairs.
Sofia (2016)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.4, IMDb - 7.7
- Director: Alexey Andrianov
- The action of the film will take the audience back to the times of the life of Tsarina Sofia - the Grand Duchess of Moscow.
The Grand Duke of Moscow Ivan III, better known by the nickname “The Gatherer of the Russian Lands,” laid the foundation for a centralized national statehood, which his descendants would significantly strengthen. To enlist the support of European monarchs, he marries the Byzantine princess Sophia Palaeologus. True love breaks out between the spouses, who at first recognize the family union as a "marriage of convenience".
Godunov (2018)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 7.6
- Director: Alexey Andrianov
- A historical series about the struggle for the royal throne of the first tsar from the Godunov dynasty, remembered for his skillful intrigues.
The picture tells the story of Boris Godunov, who was noticed and elevated at his court by Ivan the Terrible. In the royal career, he showed himself as a skillful and vindictive intriguer who did not forgive insults. All this affected his style of government, which led to the death of applicants for the royal throne. Ultimately, his deeds turned against his descendants, who were tortured to death.
Split (2011)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.1, IMDb - 7.6
- Director: Nikolay Dostal
- The plot tells about the firmness of faith, which cannot be broken even by the reigning persons in power.
In 1653, Patriarch Nikon proclaimed church reform, which caused a split in the church ranks. And although he was pursuing a good goal - to bring the rituals in line with the most ancient centers of Orthodoxy in Constantinople and Greece, many priests opposed this. Later they began to call themselves "Old Believers", and for the ruling power they became schismatics, sowing confusion, for which they were persecuted.
Bloody lady (2017)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 6.1
- Director: Egor Anashkin
- The picture reveals the dark pages of the history of serfdom in Russia and shows the harsh truth of life about their fate.
Each nation has its own tyrants and murderers. Even in our time, knowing the history of the oppression of slaves, not all viewers can watch without shudder at the degradation of the rich widow Saltychikha. Historians attribute to her a hundred serf girls tortured at her insane whim, on whom she took out her anger. By order of the tsarina, a show trial is arranged for the landowner, she is stripped of her titles and imprisoned in a pit for many years.
Free diploma (2018)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.1, IMDb - 7.5
- Director: Dmitry Cherkasov
- A story about human feelings, love, family and freedom, which the main character suddenly lost, is revealed to the audience.
The picture tells about the difficult fate of serfs in tsarist Russia. According to the plot, Polina Lebedeva, after the death of her patron Prince Golovin, falls into the power of a tyrannical and despotic count. He subjected her to the most severe tests, creating unbearable conditions for survival. The girl has to go through a lot of troubles and humiliations and go a long way to freedom.
Grigory R. (2014)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.2, IMDb - 6.5
- Director: Andrey Malyukov
- The series reveals to the audience the life story of Grigory Rasputin, who influenced the royal family.
In history textbooks, Rasputin appears before us as a gloomy and mysterious old man who had tremendous influence on state affairs. The director of the series showed the other side of this extraordinary person. A drunkard, libertine and intriguer appears before the audience, who constantly commits ambiguous antics. And, nevertheless, Nicholas II and other members of the royal family listen to his opinion.
Salvation Union (2019)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.2, IMDb - 5.9
- Director: Andrey Kravchuk
- The storyline reveals the historical essence of revolutions and palace coups, clearly showing that in reality idealism is often transformed into bloody terror.
In detail
The story of the Decembrists, who recently defeated the Napoleonic army and decided to put an end to autocracy and serfdom. To achieve this, they decide to limit the constitutional monarchy and prevent the taking of the oath by Nicholas I, the future heir to the throne. The chain of events leads them to Senate Square, where a bloody denouement and the collapse of all ideals about modern Russia comes.
Secrets of palace coups. Russia, XVIII century. Film 1. Testament of the Emperor (2000)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.7, IMDb - 6.4
- Director: Svetlana Druzhinina
- Viewers are given the opportunity to watch how the struggle for the royal throne of the Russian Empire took place.
The action of the picture reveals the most difficult and confusing period of Russian history, known as "Palace coups", which began after the death of Peter I. A real war immediately unfolded for the royal throne, where an unenviable fate awaited the losers. But the winners, as it turned out, have a short century, and again there is an intrigue as to who will take the Russian throne this time.
Matilda (2017)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 5.7, IMDb - 5.3
- Director: Alexey Uchitel
- The plot of the picture is built around the love experiences of the last Russian tsar, ready to abdicate for the sake of his beloved.
What can the Russian emperor sacrifice for the sake of love and personal happiness in order to live the life of an ordinary person? In the history of Russia, Nicholas II was ready to give up power, falling in love with a ballerina. Finding himself in a love triangle, while occupying such a high position, he could not make a decision for a long time, because not only his life, but also the fate of the whole country was at stake.
The Legend of Kolovrat (2017)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 6.2
- Director: Janik Fayziev
- The picture devotes the viewer to the life story of a folk legend - the legendary hero Evpatiy Kolovrat.
Having learned about the attack on the Ryazan principality by the troops of Khan Baty, the Chernigov prince, together with his squad, goes to help. Having found the devastated city, he sets off in pursuit and overtakes the enemy. Despite the numerical superiority of the enemy, Kolovrat fights fearlessly, achieving one victory after another, which arouses the respect of Khan Batu. It is in his fearlessness that the power of the Russian spirit is known.
Druzhina (2015)
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.0, IMDb - 5.4
- Director: Mikhail Kolpakhchiev
- The plot of the series introduces the viewer to the Russian combat squads, which were distinguished by their military skill and heroic strength.
This picture closes our selection of historical films and TV series about Russia. She was included in the list of the best films for the director's desire to convey the symbols of past centuries - Russian courage and honor. The picture tells about a squad in chain mail with damask swords, which accompanies the young prince home. On the way, the heroes will go through many combat battles, from which they will emerge victorious.