“Today they don’t shoot well,” so often people say, remembering Soviet films. Perhaps many will agree with this statement. After all, you can make a list of the best Soviet comedies that remain relevant even several decades after the release of the screens. These are not just funny films created by prominent comedians, but inexhaustible sources of aphorisms and catchphrases. They are known and used even by those people who did not look at the source. So why not do it this weekend? Why not organize a viewing of Soviet comedies? A list of the best films from the real classics of this genre can be found in the article.
Masterpieces by Leonid Gaidai
This filmmaker gave the world a large number of amazing comedies that can be watched again and again, but they will still make you laugh and cheer up. Closer to get acquainted with the work of a genius will help such masterpieces as “Ivan Vasilyevich changes his profession”, “Operation Y” and other adventures of Shurik, “Sportloto-82”, “Moonshiners”, “Prisoner of the Caucasus”, “Diamond Arm”.
Gaidai works for a more sophisticated viewer
Such people can watch less popular, but no less exciting Soviet comedies. The list of films worth paying attention to is presented below:
- "Can not be". This film includes 3 short stories based on the works of Mikhail Zoshchenko. They talk about the negative phenomena and difficulties of provincial life, such as lack of spirituality, dullness and drunkenness. Nina Grebeshkova, Mikhail Pugovkin and other actors will present a wonderful mood. The viewer must laugh, but at the same time think about many eternally pressing problems.
- "Life threatening". Spartak Molodtsov (Leonid Kuravlev perfectly embodied his image) is a person who, as they say, does not live in peace. He always needs to intervene in everything, because of which the hero constantly gets into ridiculous stories. What adventures will fall on the head of the initiative Spartak when he discovers a broken high-voltage wire?
- "Groom from the other world." Bureaucrat-virtuoso Petukhov Semyon finds himself in a ridiculous and at the same time terrible situation. Returning from the bride, he learns that he was buried, and they did it legally! For his "life" he will have to fight!

The comedies of Eldar Ryazanov, in which the soul of society lives
- "Old robbers." The bosses are planning to send the senior investigator Myachikov to retirement, as a candidate has appeared in his place, sent "from above." But an active employee of the investigation with his bosom friend Vorobyov decided to organize the theft of the century in order to wipe the nose of his protege.
- "Girl without an address." Funny talk and hot tea under the sound of wheels - this is how the acquaintance of the eccentric Katya and the builder Pasha began. Leaving the train car in Moscow, they lose each other in the crowd. Each of them is waiting for a sea of ​​adventure before young people meet at the same station.
- "Love affair at work". This lyrical comedy in 1978 was the box office leader. Then the story of a timid employee of the statistical office, who decided to hit for the mercenary purposes of his boss Kalugina, was watched by 58 million people! The heroes embodied by Alisa Freindlich, Andrey Myagkov, Liya Akhedzhakova will make the audience laugh and worry at the same time.

Also in the list of Soviet comedies shot by Ryazanov, you can include such paintings as “Carnival Night”, “The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia”, “Zigzag of Fortune”, “Watch Out for the Car”, “Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!”. Each genius film is saturated with an incredible atmosphere, saturated with humor and sadness at the same time. His work is a classic that never bothers.
What else to see?
Of course, there are many other talented directors whose work will appeal to many fans of the genre. Let's list the most popular comedies to start with:
- "Athos" (1975).
- "Wedding in the Robin" (1967).
- “Three plus two” (1963).
- The Striped Flight (1961).
- Tamer of the Tigers (1954).
- “Foundling” (1939).
- "Gentlemen of Fortune" (1972).
- “A Man from the Boulevard of Capuchins” (1977).
Soviet comedies: a list for young viewers
The films listed below will help children enjoy a fun-free evening. In each of the tapes you can find philosophical meaning, funny situations, interesting stories. These Soviet comedies should appeal to your children:
- "Adventures of Electronics." A scientist creates a robot, and the appearance for him copies from Sergei Syroezhkin, the most ordinary student. What changes in life will both of them have to know?
- "Old Hottabych." Many dream of finding a genie who pulls hairs out of his beard and fulfills desires. Such a prize was found by a 12-year-old schoolboy Volka.
- "Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors". Once Olya looked in the mirror and unexpectedly went to the looking-glass country, but not alone, but with her reflection.
Are your children so addicted to comedies that they want "supplements"? In this case, they can recommend such films as “A Guest from the Future”, “A Mustached Nanny”, “After a Rain on Thursday”, “Treasure Island”, “Mary Poppins, Goodbye!” etc. Enjoy your viewing!