Like many reviewers here have pointed out, this TV show presents the life in Soviet Union in a totally different way. Here we see a country which is sunny and colorful with characters which can be related to people in any other country. At first I thought this could be a propaganda funded by the current Russian government but it also showed the corruption and bureaucracy prevailed during the communist rule. This is vastly different from typical gloomy and melancholic Hollywood depiction of this country.
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Too bad this didn't get extended
pclearypaul22 February 2021
Just saw the season on Netflix. As other reviewers said it was refreshing to see a Russian production that wasn't gloomy. Very enjoyable to watch the whole season. The characters could have used a little work to develop but first seasons are usually a little weak. Would have loved to have seen more.
Enjoyable show
tarekmorningstar7 August 2017
Aside from the fact that the protagonists are a little bit stupid who don't know how to negotiate with people and some minor let down in the plot, the series was fun to watch on Netflix.
Who would have thought that the Soviet Union could be so colorful!
I have no idea why they had to cancel the subsequent seasons. It would have been nice to have them.
Who would have thought that the Soviet Union could be so colorful!
I have no idea why they had to cancel the subsequent seasons. It would have been nice to have them.
Pretty good series
stewartap14 March 2018
Just finished watching this on Netflix. The pace of the show was energetic, the characters were fairly well-developed and it was refreshing to see a show that takes place in the old Soviet Union without it being freezing cold with dark lighting the whole time.
There appeared to plenty of potential material for there to have been a season 2 of the show, so it's a bit of a shame to see it only lasted one season.
There appeared to plenty of potential material for there to have been a season 2 of the show, so it's a bit of a shame to see it only lasted one season.
Excellent, Shame they had to cancel it
labound-157467 April 2019
Was looking forward to season 2. Ive seen several Russian series on NFLX was never aware they made such good ones (Road to Calgary, Trotsky). This one flows really well, quirky characters and situations at times but highly recommend it. As someone else pointed out never realized the 60s Soviet Union could be so exciting, lol
A Great Find
mrswilson8930 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This is a really great find for a person who is learning Russian. The actors did a great job. It is nice to see a show about the Soviet Union which showed how life was for young people who lived there and actually had lives. I enjoyed how the characters interacted with each other and had fun. As an American it is nice to see Russians in movies who are not the bad guys. I found the first season on Netflix. Good luck to the actors in their future pursuits.
Best TV show I've seen
jackpennant15 May 2018
I started this series as a Russian learner before spending time in Russia and did not have the highest expectations. Yet having watched it I can confidently say that even for a non-Russian speaker this is a fantastic series. Absolutely loved it
A GEM! MUST SEE!
ACA1321 May 2021
Very enjoyable nothing I was expecting. Very good acting and soundtrack.
I would love to know if this depicts events that happened in the 60s in URSS.
I visited Moscow in 1984 and it was not fun or light as shown in this show.
It doesn't matter as it is TV and entertainment.
Must see!
My fav scene was the one with the girl walking bear foot in the rain in first episode, i wish they did more of that and I would have rated 10.
I wonder what was the obsession with the color Turquoise?
I would love to know if this depicts events that happened in the 60s in URSS.
I visited Moscow in 1984 and it was not fun or light as shown in this show.
It doesn't matter as it is TV and entertainment.
Must see!
My fav scene was the one with the girl walking bear foot in the rain in first episode, i wish they did more of that and I would have rated 10.
I wonder what was the obsession with the color Turquoise?
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