The movie-lesson for all Russia's pranksters was filmed in the village of Vasilievsky in the Ivanovo region. The filming involved the architecture of the village itself and, most importantly, of three churches: the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God.
Railway station
In movie
Scene where Winter. Snow. Cold. The train slowly arrives at a remote station. Our hero has decided to “lay low” and hide out in a small town. Trying to avoid punishment for the prank, he tries to use all his connections.
Timing: 00:43:17
Real
Scene was shot at Shuya station, located on the Northern Railway, is a picturesque place combining historical atmosphere and provincial coziness. It is located in the Ivanovo region, surrounded by natural expanses and the ancient architecture of the town of Shuya. This location was ideal for filming due to its unique combination of historical colorfulness and provincial simplicity.
Bridge
In movie
Scene where Childhood friends - blogger Dima (Viktor Khoriniak) and altar boy Sergei - are walking on a bridge. Dima apologizes for framing his friend, but Sergei is just furious, because he committed a sin because of Dima and because of this he was exiled to a monastery.
Timing: 00:18:41
Real
Scene was shot The picturesque New October Bridge near Shuya station served as the location for filming this scene. The pedestrian bridge next to the new automobile bridge over the Teza River is part of the old automobile bridge built in 1930. This location was ideal for filming the argument between the two characters.
Shuya
By the church
In movie
Scene where Dima learns new gadgets to make his share easier. This time he found a box very useful. Yes, it is an ancient gadget, but it is very useful! That's why Dima has strength for jokes and flirting with the charming heroine of the movie.
Timing: 00:32:02
Real
Scene was shot in the village, where in the background we see a beautiful ensemble of the Trinity, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and Georgian Icon of the Mother of God churches. The village of Vasilyevskoye, founded under Ivan the Terrible, appears before us in all its glory. The ancient decoration of the village perfectly emphasizes the rustic life of the locals.
