Ekaterina Nikitina

The first part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". Tells the story of pagan Rus' during the time of Prince Igor, his murder by the Drevlyans, Olga's revenge, Olga's repentance and adoption of Christianity.

Having enthroned the wife of Peter the Great and his mistress Catherine I, Menshikov receives unlimited power, thereby causing envy and indignation of his former allies in the coup. Taking advantage of his absence, they are plotting against His Serene Highness. But once again, luck accompanies the brave darling of fortune: having received a warning of mortal danger, he escapes arrest and enters the boudoir of the Empress.

Russia, 1736. The sixth year of Anna Ioannovna's reign. To strengthen the family of her female ancestors, the Miloslavskys, the Empress bequeaths the throne to the future son of her niece Anna Leopoldovna. There has never been such a thing in history that a non-existent child has become the heir. Meanwhile, for the sake of a worthy military alliance with Austria, the Empress trains Anna Leopoldovna and Anton Ulrich, Duke of Brauschweig. The mother of the future heir does not like the groom, and this is used by Peter, the offspring of Biron, and the Saxon envoy Moritz. The hunt for the princess begins between these two knights.

Russia, 1736. The sixth year of Anna Ioannovna's reign. To strengthen the family of her female ancestors, the Miloslavskys, the Empress bequeaths the throne to the future son of her niece Anna Leopoldovna. There has never been such a thing in history that a non-existent child has become the heir. Meanwhile, for the sake of a worthy military alliance with Austria, the Empress trains Anna Leopoldovna and Anton Ulrich, Duke of Brauschweig. The mother of the future heir does not like the groom, and this is used by Peter, the offspring of Biron, and the Saxon envoy Moritz. The hunt for the princess begins between these two knights.

The story is about why people's destinies are intertwined, how they influence each other and how this changes the world around us.

Angelica meets the wealthy Igor and, after some time, becomes his wife. A few years later, their marriage turns into a mutual torment. Igor is constantly dissatisfied with his wife and strictly controls her every move. Persuaded by Sasha, Igor’s brother, Angelica starts gambling at the casino. But for some reason, she loses every time. A mysterious woman hints to Igor that he needs to get rid of his wife. And Sasha, in turn, lets Angelica know that her husband can be killed. Complete strangers recognize Angelica as someone they know. Among Igor’s belongings, she finds a gun and a passport in her name. Judging by the visas stamped in the document, Angelica has traveled halfway around the world, even though in reality she has never been anywhere...