Where was Inkognito iz Peterburga filmed

Locations

• Gorodnichy's house

  In movie

  Scene where The town governor Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky learns of the arrival of the auditor and hurries to meet him. In the town governor's house there are his coworkers and subordinates, all of whom are worried and discuss the news of the auditor's arrival. When the town inspector decides to go by carriage to meet him, he becomes the center of attention. At that moment, the Mayor's wife and daughter stand on the balcony of the house and shout after him, asking where he is going so quickly.

  Real

  Gorodnichy's house on the map

  Scene was shot "Nastavin's mansion, built in 1813 on Kasimov's Cathedral Square, was chosen for filming the movie "Incognito from Petersburg" because of its unique architecture and historical significance. This mansion, which is a monument of federal importance, perfectly fit into the idea of director Leonid Gaidai to recreate the atmosphere of a provincial town of the XIX century, where there are few rich houses. The use of Nastavin's estate made it possible to create a realistic setting for the town manager's house, emphasizing his status and position in society. The mansion, with its rich history and architectural beauty, reflects the townsman's standard of living and influence, which is important to the development of the plot. In the movie, the mansion serves as a backdrop for the interior scenes where the Townsman makes important decisions and interacts with other characters, which adds authenticity and historical depth to the movie. The choice of this mansion was also due to its location on Cathedral Square, which is the center of city life and includes other historic buildings and monuments."

  Kasimov

• Khlestakov came to the town square

  In movie

  Scene where The protagonist, Ivan Khlestakov finds himself in the town square, which depicts a typical provincial market of the mid-nineteenth century. The square is bustling with trade life: people are actively trading food and vegetables, and pigs in mud are walking near the stalls. This scene creates the atmosphere of a lively and somewhat neglected provincial town, which corresponds to Gogol's satire.

  Real

  Khlestakov came to the town square on the map

  Scene was shot "The square in Kasimov, where the shooting of the movie "Incognito from St. Petersburg" took place, was chosen because of its unique historical and architectural significance. Cathedral Square is the center of city life and is a "stone fairy tale" with merchant mansions, shopping rows and administrative buildings, which perfectly matched the idea of director Leonid Gaidai to recreate the atmosphere of a provincial town of the XIX century. The setting serves as a backdrop for the development of the plot, where Khlestakov, mistaken for an auditor, becomes a key figure in the comedy. The square also shows the historical development of the town, including the Trade Rows and other architectural monuments, which adds authenticity and historical depth to the movie"

  Kasimov

• shopping malls

  In movie

  Scene where After leaving the square, Khlestakov continues to look around the city, heading towards the shopping rows. He observes with interest everything that is going on around him, even paying attention to a cat strolling down the street. This scene emphasizes his curiosity and naivety as he perceives everything as if with new eyes. In the shopping aisles, Khlestakov stops at a vendor offering dried goods and tea from a samovar and reprimands him, which adds to the comedy of the situation.

  Real

  shopping malls on the map

  Scene was shot "The shopping rows, built in the early 19th century, are one of the most impressive examples of merchant architecture in Russia, which perfectly matched the idea of director Leonid Gaidai to recreate the atmosphere of a provincial town of that time. As Khlestakov scrutinizes the shopping malls, the locals begin to pay attention to him, although they do not yet realize that he may be an auditor. This scene emphasizes Khlestakov's curiosity and naivety, as well as the townspeople's growing attention to him. The shopping rows serve as a backdrop for the development of the plot, where Khlestakov begins to influence the town's life without even realizing it. The choice of this place allowed to create a realistic setting for the scene where Khlestakov, as if unwittingly, begins to play the role of an important official, which adds to the comedy of the movie."

  Kasimov