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Captain Nevelskoy and the Lands of the Black Dragon
Captain Gennady Nevelskoy, an excellent student at the Naval Academy, because of his talent, instead of conquering distant seas, he is forced to teach marine science to the Tsarevich, watching as other people's dreams replace his own. 14-year-old Nadezhda, a young pupil of the Institute of noble maidens, has not managed to find her place in the capital. In her heart, she knows that her real home is lost somewhere in the lands of the Far East, and she needs to return there. Having met each other, Gennady and Nadezhda embark on a great and dangerous adventure — in search of themselves and their place in the world.
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This film is set to explore the daring expeditions of Russian naval officer Gennady Nevelskoy in the mid-19th century. It will chronicle his courageous voyages into the uncharted waters of the Amur River estuary and the Primorye region, a territory then largely unknown to the Russian Empire. The narrative will focus on his ambition to secure these strategically vital lands for Russia, facing natural adversities and geopolitical challenges along the way.
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The film aims to shed light on a significant, yet often overlooked, period of Russian exploration and territorial expansion in the Far East.
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