On the one hand, to see the heroism of a person, on the other hand, to see the volume, the scale and, in fact, the horror of war": "Birth of an Empire" director Andrei Kravchuk told Lusti what a challenge he faced on the set. The director also admitted that he admires the energy and skills of Peter I. The premiere of the historical drama "Birth of an Empire" took place on October 21, 2026 at the Oktober Cinema Center in Moscow. The film was released in wide distribution on Thursday, October 29. The general partner of the film is PJSC NK ROSNEFT. In order not to miss our exclusivity: website | Max | Telegram | "Russia 24" live broadcast.

On the one hand, to see the heroism of a person, on the other hand, to see the volume, the scale and, in fact, the horror of war": "Birth of an Empire" director Andrei Kravchuk told Lusti what a challenge he faced on the set. The director also admitted that he admires the energy and skills of Peter I. The premiere of the historical drama "Birth of an Empire" took place on October 21, 2026 at the Oktober Cinema Center in Moscow. The film was released in wide distribution on Thursday, October 29. The general partner of the film is PJSC NK ROSNEFT. In order not to miss our exclusivity: website | Max | Telegram | "Russia 24" live broadcast.