The movie was shot in several regions of Russia, the film crew visited the village of Abalak near Tobolsk and the Perm Territory.
Underworld
In movie
Scene where Yemelya descends into the underworld to fulfill the princess's wish.
Real
Scene was shot in the Kungur Cave, located in Perm Krai, south of Perm and near the village of Kungur.
Kungur
Kungur Cave
Capital
In movie
Scene where Yemelya comes to the capital for Vasilisa
Real
Scene was shot in the Abalak countryside complex, near Tobolsk. This location is ideal for filming fairy tales, as it contains a large number of buildings in the Old Russian style, including those built in the image from fairy tales. The complex is open to the public.
Tobolsk
Abalak, country estate