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Amazon Prime is also weak in subtitle options compared to Netflix and usually only offers English. Young Regina flees to Moscow to escape her tragic past. There, she encounters great kindness but also betrayal. Courage and luck eventually catapult her to international fame. In this dark Gothic tale, Gogol, a law clerk and emerging writer, encounters brilliant detective Yakov Guro.
Gogol was born in Ukraine, and the series is based on his short story collection Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka , tales of peasant life laced with demonic and fantastical elements from Ukrainian folklore.
The series was originally released as a popular film trilogy in Russia. Filming took place in St. Petersburg and the Pskov region, where the village set of Dikanka was built. An epic historical saga set in the Russian Urals centered on the Morozov family — Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona, and Varvara — two brothers and two sisters.
As the family fights to survive the slaughter of World War II, they learn important lessons on the way, including the meaning of true love and how to cope with grief. Also available on YouTube with English subtitles. Note: No English subtitles available for official trailer — watch alternative trailer with English subtitles. Amazon has finally added all episodes of Season 1 of this 19th-century murder mystery about year-old Anna, who unexpectedly discovers that she possesses supernatural powers.
The spirits of the dead literally haunt her, begging for help. Aided by her visions, Anna manages to investigate and solve a number of mysterious crimes that have baffled the police. The series was filmed in the State History Museum-Reserve Gorky Leninskiye near Moscow, where an entire movie town was constructed with streets, shops, mansions, and a police station.
Lavish production that traces the sensational rise of one of the most famous women in history, Catherine the Great. Once she ascended the throne, this brilliant leader transformed the Russian empire. Spectacular sets and costumes. Seasons 2 and 3 are on Prime under their own page here.
Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin. This lush production does suffer from some factual inaccuracies and is best viewed as historical fiction. Another popular version of the Catherine story.
This sumptuous production was filmed in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast. Be sure to watch them in order. World War II buffs will enjoy this series about two young air force pilots who arrive at flight training school only to find themselves going immediately to the frontline.
Unfortunately the young pilots fail in their first mission, and are to be tried and executed. On their way to the place of execution, however, the commander of the attacker wing petitions personally for their release, and our heroes are given one last chance. Now they become attackers and will have to courageously execute the most complex of orders without hesitation or fear for their own lives.
Fun fictionalized story set at the end of the thirteenth century when Russia was under Tatar-Mongol rule. Grand Prince Yaroslav dreams of uniting the scattered Russian principalities and getting rid of the hated Tataro-Mongols, but his own brother, the disgraced Prince Boris, and his eldest son Vladimir stand in the way. Tragic, engrossing melodrama set in s Ukraine. She falls in love with a nobleman who knows nothing of her origins. The young bondmaid faces terrible trials in her search for freedom and love.
Addictive period drama about Polina, born a lady but who becomes a slave. After the death of her benefactor, Polina learns she is a serf and will be auctioned along with the other property of the deceased nobleman. The cruel and vicious Count Andrei becomes her new owner. Fun Russian-language detective series shot in the Ukraine but set in an unnamed Russian city. This popular show has been removed from US Netflix, but Season 1 is available for free with ads on Amazon.
Seasons 2 and 3 are available ad-free on Prime Video. Season 4 is for purchase only. An extraordinary sense of smell gives a crime investigator unique insight into solving mysteries, but his gift takes a toll on his personal life. Seasons are on YouTube with English subtitles. In late spring of , the Great Patriotic War is in full swing. A long way off from the front line, the Germans make an air landing operation in an attempt to mount a surprise attack on Russian positions.
The only thing in their way is the anti-aircraft artillery unit of Corporal Vaskov and five female anti-aircraft gunners. Also available on YouTube with English and Russian subtitles. Also available on YouTube no English subtitles. This docudrama covers the year history of the Romanovs, the dynasty that ruled Russia from until the October Revolution of Subtitles: After the first episode, English subtitles become spotty. If you need them, try this channel instead. This fun comedy follows young Maksim, who dreams of becoming a great chef.
It inspired several films and a spin-off. No longer available on Amazon US, but you can read the glowing reviews. All six seasons are available here on YouTube. Suspenseful Russian drama with great acting and interesting storytelling. Their mission: to infiltrate the Germans by seducing senior military officers. No longer available for free on Amazon US, but you can read the reviews. Classic part espionage thriller from that became one of the most popular television series in Soviet history.
Based on the novel of the same name by Yulian Semyonov. He is planted in , well before the Nazi takeover. This classic crime miniseries from was highly popular in Russia and the post-Soviet states. The story takes place from to It follows the transformation of four childhood friends from Moscow from petty thugs into a powerful gang. While the series was criticized for glorifying violence and organized crime, it features great acting and an interesting soundtrack including classical music.
Suspenseful four-part thriller set in With the Germans about to mount an attack, there is a dangerous saboteur in the Russian camp. Three storylines are interwoven, including a visit by the devil to the officially atheist Soviet Union. The series combines supernatural elements with satirical dark comedy and Christian philosophy. More about the series.
The most highly decorated female unit in the Soviet Air Force, each pilot had flown over missions by the end of the war with 23 pilots awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union.
When year-old Lt. Kravtsov reports for active duty as a platoon commander, the average survival time for this position is only three days. During this time, he must lead his troops in a hopeless attack. The question is, can he survive these three days? Subtitles: Only auto-generated Russian sadly, the version with English subtitles has been removed from YouTube.
The series became a cultural phenomenon and remains a legendary masterpiece of Soviet television. Once given the chance, Stadnik creates a special investigative unit of convicted felons who use their unique skills to solve baffling cases.
Russian series about the Jewish mafia set in Odessa, Ukraine during and after the czar. Mishka Yaponchik was a Ukrainian gangster, Jewish revolutionary, and Soviet military leader. This political thriller follows three innocent young women tricked by terrorist recruiters who find themselves aboard the same plane to Turkey.
After being smuggled into the most dangerous region of the Middle East, their destinies in captivity take different turns until one day an accident brings them together. Popular detective series set in Nizhny Novgorod, east of Moscow. Major Alevtina Borzova, an experienced criminal investigator in Moscow, is forced to take a job in a provincial city after her affair with a married man goes public.
However, the new close-knit male team is unwilling to work under the leadership of a woman. Every day the heroine has to struggle to prove herself. But the unshakable Alevtina intends to defend her right to the new position. Season 2 available here. Many thanks to brilliant polyglot Dr.
Gareth Popkins for his recommendation of the above two series. This four-episode Ukrainian melodrama follows Natasha, a hard-working nurse who lives a modest existence with her mother. Meanwhile wealthy, spoiled Lera lives in another part of the city.
One day, when a desperate Lera is about to jump from her balcony, Natasha saves her life. Fate has thrown these two young women together, giving them an opportunity to help each other. This soapy series gets mixed reviews, but many enjoy the Cinderella story of how the beauty of a simple Russian country girl conquered the world.
Life seems great for year-old university student Tanya as Moscow prepares to host the Summer Olympics, until one dark night when everything falls apart. No longer available on Amazon US, but you can read the reviews. Based on the famous novel by Vasily Grossman of the same name, once banned in the Soviet Union.
Well-acted police procedural set in Russia. The Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up , yet presents a distinctively Russian and caustic criticism of the cult of beauty. If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material. This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more. June 08 Yekaterina Sinelschikova.
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