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The Queen's Gambit
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The Queen's Gambit (2020)

8.5
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The Queen's Gambit is a TV show centered around Beth Harmon, a young orphaned girl with a gift for chess. Set in the 1960s, the show follows Beth as she navigates her way through the male-dominated world of competitive chess, facing challenges both on and off the board. Despite her troubled upbringing, Beth's extraordinary talent and determination propel her to become a grandmaster and a force to be reckoned with in the chess world.

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The Private School
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The Private School (2012)

5.4

The action takes place in the Moscow region in an old noble estate, built almost 200 years ago by Scherbatov nobleman. After the October Socialist Revolution and until the end of World War II, the manor was empty. From 1945 to 1953 a special reception center for children of “enemies of the people” was located here. Then from 1953 to 1980, orphanage No. 8 began to work there. After its closure, the manor was again empty for exactly 20 years. At the end of 1999, the building was bought out under a private elite boarding school, in which the action unfolds today. The series tells about the life of students and teachers of the elite boarding school "Logos", located in the old estate of Shcherbatov nobleman in the midst of a gloomy, but picturesque forest. In their closed world, all experiences are much more acute than in ordinary school life. In the story, throughout the series, there are eleven main characters. In the course of the plot, it turns out that each of them has its own secrets and skeletons in the closet.

Brigada
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Brigada (2002)

8.3
TV_MA

Brigada is a TV show set in 1990s Moscow, following a group of friends who are drawn into the world of organized crime and become part of the Russian mafia. The series explores themes of friendship, loyalty, revenge, political corruption, and the fall of communism. It depicts the rise of the characters within the criminal underworld, while also showcasing the challenges they face and the consequences of their actions.

Unprincipled
Tv Show

Unprincipled (2020)

6.2

Follow the comedic misadventures of a group of individuals navigating through life in Moscow, Russia.

To the Lake
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To the Lake (2022)

7.2
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To the Lake is a TV show set in Moscow, Russia, where a group of people must navigate a dystopian world plagued by a deadly pandemic. As they face the challenges of survival and try to escape the infected zones, they also encounter various dangers and strive to protect their loved ones.

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The Sniffer
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The Sniffer (2013)

7.2

The Sniffer is a TV show about a genetically gifted investigator who uses his extraordinary sense of smell to solve crimes in Moscow. He works closely with the police and becomes involved in criminal investigations, using his unique abilities to uncover clues and catch criminals. Along the way, he forms unexpected friendships and partnerships, navigating the complexities of the Russian police system and uncovering the truth behind the crimes he investigates.

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Children of Arbat
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Children of Arbat (2004)

7

Children of the Arbat is a 16-part television serial based on the Children of the Arbat trilogy by Anatoly Rybakov. It aired on the Channel One network in Russia in 2004. The series closely follows the plot of Rybakov's trilogy. Set in the Soviet Union in the 1930s, it tells the story of Sasha Pankratov, a student and loyal Komsomol member from the Arbat neighborhood of Moscow who is unfairly exiled to Siberia. As his family and friends, including his love interest Varya Ivanova, grapple with Sasha's sudden detention and departure, the series shows the growing fear and paranoia that gripped Moscow in the years before the murder of Sergey Kirov and the start of Stalin's Great Purge.

Hotel Transylvania
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Hotel Transylvania(2012)

7
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Dracula, the owner of Hotel Transylvania, operates a high-end resort where monsters can be safe. When a human named Jonathan discovers the resort, Dracula goes into overprotective mode to keep his daughter Mavis safe from a potential human threat. However, as Jonathan charms everyone at the hotel, including Mavis, Dracula realizes that he has broken Mavis' heart by manipulating her and must find a way to make things right.

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The Master and Margarita
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The Master and Margarita (2005)

7.5

The Master and Margarita is a TV show adaptation of the famous novel by Mikhail Bulgakov. It tells the story of a mysterious man who wreaks havoc in Moscow with his magic and miracles. Set in 1930s Soviet Union, the show explores themes of good versus evil, temptation, and sacrifice.

How I Became a Russian
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How I Became a Russian (2015)

7.3

A journalist of "American Post" Alex Wilson wrote a scorcher of a critique on unreachable “American dream” and "won" a termless business trip to Russia. At first he is terrified by thinking of the homeland of balalaika, vodka, and bears, but later he is inspired with love and respect for the foreign country.

Based on a novel, this TV mini-series follows a former soldier who goes undercover to infiltrate a criminal gang in post-World War II Moscow. The story revolves around organized crime, robbery, homicide, and the suspenseful police investigation that ensues.

Dark Side of the Moon
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Dark Side of the Moon (2016)

7.2

For the last three years police Lieutenant Mikhail Solovyev has been chasing a maniac. The capital is petrified by this scourge of society who is leaving dead bodies in his wake. At the moment of his capture and arrest, a maniac crashes into Mikhail, causing the lieutenant`s death...Soloviev comes back to life after the accident and discovers that he has moved back in time and ended up in 1979 in his father`s body. Understanding nothing about this acci- dent, the lieutenant is trying to adapt to his new life. Coincidently, he works as a soviet police officer at the same time he is discover- ing his chances to get back...

moscow, russia

Discover a curated list of movies and TV shows that showcase the vibrant and captivating city of Moscow, Russia. Immerse yourself in gripping stories set against the backdrop of iconic landmarks like the Red Square and Kremlin. Explore the rich history and cultural diversity of this enchanting city through thrilling narratives, fascinating characters, and stunning cinematography. From spy thrillers to historical dramas, let SimilarWatch guide you on a cinematic journey through Moscow's captivating allure.

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