Series synopsis
Moonshine & Vodka, also known as Цыплёнок жареный is a mystery television series that premiered on Channel One on January 31, 2022. It stars Nikita Volkov, Maksim Belborodov, Anastasiya Ukolova and Lyubov Aksyonova.
Spring of 1921. NEP (New Economic Policy) initiation rapidly changes Petrograd which was lifeless after wars and revolution. Marches and hymns are mixed with foxtrot and chanson. Well-dressed people appear on river quays, as well as thugs who are ready to rob them of money. So the chaos starts and it is invincible for police: shops are robed five times per day. Then the criminal world of Petrograd headed by Uncle Kolya comes to defend NEPmen and starts to run a protection racket on them. But not ...
Premise
Spring of 1921. NEP (New Economic Policy) initiation rapidly changes Petrograd which was lifeless after wars and revolution. Marches and hymns are mixed with foxtrot and chanson. Well-dressed people appear on river quays, as well as thugs who are ready to rob them of money. So the chaos starts and it is invincible for police: shops are robed five times per day. Then the criminal world of Petrograd headed by Uncle Kolya comes to defend NEPmen and starts to run a protection racket on them. But not all the NEPmen are ready to pay for these services what makes Uncle Kolya to send his combat groups to these people. The most famous and productive of these groups is the Rodya’s gang. Rodya is former anarchist, sharp thug, fancy pants and ladykiller.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nikita Volkov as Родя
- Maksim Belborodov as Митя
- Anastasiya Ukolova as Изольда
- Lyubov Aksyonova as Клава
- Viktor Sukhorukov as дядя Коля
- Victor Dobronravov as Кумов
- Irina Pegova as Дина
- Aleksey Vertkov as Жмых
Supporting cast
- Ivan Rydakov as Бухнер
- Angelina Mirimskaya as Зина
- Aleksandr Yatsenko as Латочкин
- Pavel Trubiner as Кочерский
- Aleksandr Oblasov as Шестичасный
- Fyodor Lavrov as Палыч
- Anna Ukolova as Петрова
- Ivan Agapov as Шорин
- Natalya Surkova as тёща
- Zoya Buryak as Фрося
- Igor Lepikhin as аптекарь
- Tatyana Kolganova as Дора
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | January 31, 2022 | February 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 31, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 31, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 1, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 31, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2022 |
| Status | continue |