Stanislav Svetlov, a native of Rybinsk, shot his graduation film “Tiger Among the Birches” in his hometown. This place plays a special significance for the author. The director often presents Rybinsk as a potential location for his new stories. The beautiful short film “Tiger Among the Birches” tells about an unexpected love that breaks the usual way of life of a provincial tailor. Faced with a new feeling, the protagonist seeks to change his fate. The film won the VGIK International Student Film Festival.
Wharf
In movie
Scene where In search of a rare fabric to make a dress, the protagonist decides to take a desperate step. Fate leads him to a pier where ships are moored. It is here, on one of the tankers, standing on wintering, he meets a man who is ready to sell him a scarce material, which could not be found in ordinary stores.
Timing: 00:18:01
Real
Scene was shot at the Perebor pier in Rybinsk. This is an impressive location on the banks of the Volga River, where majestic ships create an atmosphere of industrial might. Huge tankers and cargo barges at the berth or wintering dominate the landscape, emphasizing the scale and significance of this place. Metal structures, cranes and industrial sites blend seamlessly with the wide river surface, creating a contrast between harsh industry and natural beauty.
Rybinsk
Residential area
In movie
Scene where A small but expressive shot of a snow-covered city with an island of slender birch trees. The protagonist of the film returns home from work, making his way through the bedroom district of Rybinsk, where tall trees create a special atmosphere of winter coziness.
Timing: 00:23:35
Real
Scene was shot to Prospekt Mira in Rybinsk. The avenue is a classic example of a bedroom community dominated by paneled high-rise buildings typical of Soviet architecture. Long rows of residential buildings, identical in style, are lined up along a wide street surrounded by green areas. The yards are drowned in trees, among which tall birches and linden trees stand out. Here you can see children's playgrounds with swings and sandboxes, old benches and parked cars along the sidewalks.
Rybinsk
Embankment
In movie
Scene where A fisherman is walking under a snowfall with a catch. The man is dressed simply - felt boots, sheepskin coat, and an ushanka hat. In his hands there are two rather solid-sized fish hanging lifelessly, which means that the catch was successful. Perhaps he finished fishing because of heavy precipitation.
Timing: 00:27:44
Real
Scene was shot In the very center of Rybinsk, between the Volga Bridge and the Historical Museum. Opposite the Transfiguration Cathedral, on the Volga embankment, one of the most beautiful winter shots of the movie was filmed. The director's father, Eduard Svetlov, played the role of a fisherman.
Rybinsk
