Primary Russia (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Primary Russia is a drama and history film directed by Gennadi Vasilyev, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. The film takes place in pre-Christian Russia, when Ratibor united the East Slavs into one army against the nomadic Khazars.
Who’s in it. Primary Russia stars Boris Nevzorov as Vseslav, Lyudmila Chursina as Aneya, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Emperor Justinian and Margarita Terekhova as Theodora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Primary Russia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primary Russia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primary Russia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primary Russia (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Primary Russia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Primary Russia worth watching?
- Primary Russia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primary Russia?
- Primary Russia stars Boris Nevzorov, Lyudmila Chursina, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Margarita Terekhova and Elena Kondulaynen.
- When was Primary Russia released?
- Primary Russia was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.