TV series

Russia Is Young

1984 · 1 season

A stately historical war drama that moves deliberately, mixing court intrigue with naval action and a sober patriotic mood.

Overview: The Russian Empire, the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, the era of Peter I's reforms. At the center of events are Captain Silvestr Ievlev, Lieutenant of the Customs Troops Afanasy Krykov, and Helmsman Ivan Ryabov. All three are very close to the emperor, who entrusts them with commanding the resistance against the Swedish fleet during the defense of Arkhangelsk. Each of the trio plays an important role in the defense of Arkhangelsk and the capture of the Swedish fleet.
How it feels: Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, power, loyalty, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
power
loyalty
betrayal
survival
Places: sea
military
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild