This is a delightful comedy made for Russian television in the 80s but set in Moscow in the 50s. Kostik is a young college student who comes to Moscow to study history and stays with his aunt, who manages a communal apartment (these were common in the Soviet Union - several families had separate rooms but shared certain facilities). He soon finds his life intertwined with those of the other residents.
Among them are Lev Khobotov, his controlling ex-wife Margarita (who thwarts all his ... Read More