List of Russian TV shows: ranking of the best of the best

The list of Russian TV shows in the tens of thousands of projects. Not each of them is worthy of attention, but among masterpieces of films there are true masterpieces of their kind. So, which TV shows released by Russian television do you need to watch?

List of Russian TV shows: the best adaptations of novels

1. “Idiot” (dir. Vladimir Bortko) - a film adaptation of 2002, staged based on the eponymous work by F. M. Dostoevsky. The main role was played by Evgeny Mironov. In the frame you can also see Vladimir Mashkov, Inna Churikova, Oleg Basilashvili, Olga Budina - in short, the best actors of Russian cinema.
2. “The Master and Margarita” (dir. Vladimir Bortko) is an adaptation of the cult mystical novel by M. Bulgakov. The film is strictly based on the text of the work. Not only the main, but also episodic roles were played exclusively by movie stars: Alexander Abdulov, Alexander Pankratov-Cherny, Oleg Basilashvili, Alexander Galibin, Anna Kovalchuk, Vladislav Galkin, etc.
3. "Saboteur" (dir. Andrey Malyukov) - film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Anatoly Azolsky. The picture is endowed with a fascinating plot, sustained in the genre of realism. Starring V. Galkin, A. Bardukov, K. Pletnev.
4. “The Countess de Monsoro” (dir. Vladimir Popkov) - a film based on the novel by A. Dumas. The list of Russian TV shows would not be complete without this masterpiece: chic costumes, staged sword fights, excellent acting, intriguing plot. The main roles were played by Alexander Domogarov and Gabriella Mariani.

Russian series: crime and detective

1. "Liquidation." Director Sergei Ursulyak in 2007 released a serial film with the participation of Vladimir Mashkov and Mikhail Porechenkov. Russian series of detective stories replenished with another masterpiece, which perfectly combines intense action, historical authenticity and impeccable acting.
2. "Gangster Petersburg". The film by V. Bortko about the dashing 90s is still one of the best series shot in the criminal genre.
3. Major. If you list Russian detective TV shows, the list of the best must necessarily include the 2014 movie hit with Pavel Priluchny in the title role. The television series has been awarded many awards and has an incredibly high rating among the viewers.
4. "The brigade." The cult film of Alexei Sidorov gave Russian cinema stars such as Sergey Bezrukov, Alexey Panin and Dmitry Dyuzhev. The picture is about the gangster 90s.
5. "Life and Adventures of the Bear Jap." The historical series was filmed by Sergey Ginzburg and built on the basis of real events. The main role was given to Evgeny Tkachuk.

Melodrama

1. "Pregnancy test". A list of Russian TV series-melodramas opens with a 2014 film starring Svetlana Ivanova, which has a rating of 8.1 on the Kinopoisk website.
2. "Bring back my love." A touching story about a love triangle between a cellist and her two gentlemen was presented in 2014. The film was shot in spectacular scenery and with the latest technology.
3. "Cheating." The provocative series about a woman who has several lovers at once was filmed by TNT and immediately became the leader of the television broadcast, having conquered the audience even from Channel One.
4. "The border. Taiga novel. " A multi-part painting by Alexander Mitta combines a romantic melodrama, thriller, drama and even a detective story. Starring Olga Budina, Marat Basharov and Alexey Guskov.
5. "Between us girls." Closes the top five comedic-melodramatic film, shot by Alexei Kiryushchenko. In the center of the plot is the life of a small family consisting exclusively of women. The series is filled with extraordinary humor, a lot of recognizable situations and on the Kinopoisk website does not have a single negative review.

Military series

1. "Apostle". An incredible story about how a rural teacher had to become a double agent during the Great Patriotic War. The main role was played by Evgeny Mironov.
2. Stormy Gates. The best Russian military series include on their list the drama of Andrei Malyukov, based on real events.
3. The Shtrafbat. An impressive story with the participation of Alexei Serebryakov about how the penal companies fought during the Great Patriotic War.
4. "Fighters." Military series in 2013 with the participation of Dmitry Dyuzhev, Ekaterina Vilkova and Elena Yakovleva.
5. "Scouts." The series with Svetlana Ivanova and Svetlana Ustinova about the difficult fate of women scouts and the victims they made during the Great Patriotic War.