TOP 10 best films about Russia

Many people believe that films of Russian cinema are not interesting and exciting enough, therefore they prefer foreign films. But still, this is not so, because there are many incredible and enchanting films made by Russian directors. We present the top 10 of the best and most interesting Russian films that everyone will like.

No. 1 - "Legend No. 17"

• Year: 2013
• Country Russia
• Cast: Svetlana Ivanova, Danila Kozlovsky, Oleg Menshikov, Vladimir Menshov, Sergey Genkin, Alexander Lobanov, Boris Scherbako, Roman Madyanov, Alejandra Grepi, Alexander Yakovlev

“Legend No. 17” is a sports drama that will tell us the story of the legendary hockey player of the Soviet Union - Valery Kharlamov. The story of the protagonist begins with a fatal meeting of a hockey player with his coach - Anatoly Tarasov. This is the most famous and best coach. Under his leadership, another world-class star appeared. But, as you know, the path to success is paved with many obstacles and failures. Kharlamov courageously and zealously overcomes everything thanks to his perseverance, willpower and restraint.

No. 2 - The Crew

• Year: 2016
• Country Russia
• Cast: Danila Kozlovsky, Agne Grudite, Elena Yakovleva, Vladimir Mashkov, Katerina Shpitsa, Sergey Gazarov, Vera Ivanova, Tatyana Novik, Sergey Shakurov

“Crew” is one of the most popular films of Russian cinema. This is the very first remake of the film, which is in no way inferior to the original and keeps the viewer in suspense from beginning to end. The film is good both as a melodrama and as a kind of action movie. Gushchin is a young pilot who dropped out of a number of transport aircraft due to failure to comply with a ridiculous order. But fate presents him with another chance to engage in civil transport. Starting his life from scratch, he becomes the co-pilot in the crew of Leonid Zinchenko. A plane crash happens during a flight, and only together can they save the lives of innocent people.

No. 3 - The Ghost

• Year: 2015
• Country Russia
• Cast: Fyodor Bondarchuk, Jan Tsapnik, Semyon Treskunov, Anna Antonova, Igor Ugolnikov, Sofya Raizman, Ksenia Lavrova-Glinka, Olga Kuzmina Ani Petrosyan, Alexey Lukin

Yuri Gordeev is an aircraft designer who could make a real breakthrough in aviation throughout the country. Would have done if he had not died and not become a ghost. Now no one hears or sees him. His close friend and business companion planned to close his company. And suddenly, Yuri meets an ordinary schoolboy Volodya, who sees him and can communicate. Can Gordeev with the help of Vova save his business?

No. 4 - "Hipsters"

• Year: 2008
• Country Russia
• Cast: Anton Shagin, Evgenia Brik, Oksana Akinshina, Ekaterina Vilkova, Maxim Matveev, Konstantin Balakirev, Igor Voinarovsky, Alexander Stefantsov

"Dandies" is a comedy about the life of youth in Soviet times of the 50s. After Khrushchev came to power, a new direction appeared - Dudes. These are young people, dressed in bright clothes and listening to rock and roll or jazz, they are fans of free life and fiery parties in clubs. But for most people at that time, a similar way of life is incomprehensible and alien. As a result, the main character Mels falls madly in love with a bright and stylish girl Polina. Will he be able to win her heart and what will come of it?

No. 5 - “We are from the Future”

• Year: 2008
• Country Russia
• Cast: Danila Kozlovsky, Ekaterina Klimova, Vladimir Yaglych, Dmitry Volkostrelov, Andrey Terentyev, Daniil Strakhov, Boris Galkin

The company of four young guys engaged in illegal excavation of trophies, besides, they are not interested in their origin, the main thing is to make money on their sale.Everything has changed since the moment they themselves fell mysteriously during the Great Patriotic War, in the midst of fights. This film is very instructive and patriotic. A must-see for everyone, especially the younger generation.

No. 6 - “Ice”

• Year: 2017
• Country Russia
• Cast: Aglaia Tarasova, Maria Aronova, Diana Enakaeva, Milos Bikovich, Alexander Petrov, Ksenia Rappoport, Jan Tsapnik, Pavel Maykov, Ksenia Lavrova-Glinka

The little girl Nadia Lapshina lost her mother early, but perseverance and fortitude helped to realize her main dream of life - to become a famous skater. During one of the performances, Nadia gets a serious injury and ends up in a wheelchair. It would seem that there is no more hope, and she will never skate. But in her life, the hockey player Sasha appears. With his help, the heroine regained hope and faith in herself.

No. 7 - The Return

• Year: 2003
• Country Russia
• Cast: Ivan Dobronravov, Elizabeth Alexandrova, Konstantin Lavronenko, Vladimir Garin, Lazar Dubovik, Natalia Vdovina, Lyubov Kazakova

“Return” is the story of two boys, completely different, but brothers. They live an ordinary life for their age - they play football, jump into the water from the towers, sometimes quarrel, fight. Children do not know their dad at all. They know from mom’s stories that he is a test pilot. And after 10 years, the father appears in their lives and arranges a trip to an abandoned island without the consent of the guys. What awaits the guys on the island and why did their father take them there?

No. 8 - Metro

• Year: 2012
• Country Russia
• Cast: Sergey Puskepalis, Anatoly Bely, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Alexey Bardukov, Elena Panova, Anfisa Wistingauzen

The plot of the film "Metro" describes a terrible accident in one of the Moscow metro. Overloading the buildings of the city led to the formation of a crack between the two stations. As a result, the tunnel floods with river water. People need to quickly find a way to get out of the subway, otherwise they will all die. The most interesting thing in the plot is Andrei Garin, who is experiencing a betrayal of his wife, ends up in this subway with his rival Vlad Konstantinov.

No. 9 - Upward Movement

• Year: 2017
• Country Russia
• Cast: Vladimir Mashkov, Ivan Kolesnikov, Andrey Smolyakov, John Savage, Marat Basharov, Kirill Zaitsev, Alexandra Revenko

"Upward Movement" is the story of the incredible victory of USSR basketball players over the US team in the 1972 Olympics. To achieve victory, the USSR national team had to overcome many obstacles within the team, but this did not become an obstacle to gather courage and win the decisive round in the last minutes. And all thanks to the determined and courageous coach, who was able to instill confidence in the players in victory.

No. 10 - The Romanovs: The Crowned Family

• Year: 2005
• Country Russia
• Cast: Julia Novikova, Alexander Galibin, Vladimir Grachev, Linda Bellingham, Ksenia Kachalina, Olga Budina, Olga Vasilyeva

The film describes one of the versions of the last year and a half lived by the family of Nicholas 2, as well as their death. The action takes place in the distant 1917 to July 1918. A very interesting and intriguing historical film that will not leave anyone indifferent.