A throne for a baby who doesn't exist yet? Russian court drama gets WILD.
Russia, 1736. The sixth year of Anna Ioannovna's reign. To strengthen the family of her female ancestors, the Miloslavskys, the Empress bequeaths the throne to the future son of her niece Anna Leopoldovna. There has never been such a thing in history that a non-existent child has become the heir. Meanwhile, for the sake of a worthy military alliance with Austria, the Empress trains Anna Leopoldovna and Anton Ulrich, Duke of Brauschweig. The mother of the future heir does not like the groom, and this is used by Peter, the offspring of Biron, and the Saxon envoy Moritz. The hunt for the princess begins between these two knights.
Production
Lavish 18th-century court recreation on clearly limited budget.
Costume
Elaborate wigs and gowns that scream 'we tried.'
Director
Svetlana Druzhinina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is part of director Svetlana Druzhinina's massive Russian TV franchise covering imperial history—Soviet television's answer to prestige drama.
The real Anna Leopoldovna would briefly rule Russia as regent for her infant son Ivan VI before being overthrown by Elizabeth Petrovna.
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