52 minSeason 1 • Episode 11
LatestThe quiet life of the county town ended with the arrival of two young people from the capital, and what followed will remain in the memory of local residents for a long time. Intrigues and passions, meanness and nobility, love and death are closely intertwined in the life of an outwardly decent society.The outstanding Russian writer brought to the pages of his novel a number of famous and vivid characters who prepared the tragic events that happened in Russia in the 20th century through their activities.
Acting
Rozanova and Drozdova weaponize politeness into psychological warfare.
Production
Late-90s prestige TV that ages like vodka in a crystal decanter.
Creator
Aleksandr Orlov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed in 1998, this adaptation captures post-Soviet Russia grappling with its own pre-revolutionary trauma—meta much?
Rozanova reportedly based her performance on her grandmother's stories of provincial 'respectable' women who destroyed lives with gossip alone.
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