Catherine the Great () is a 2025 Russian historical documentary film directed by Morad Abdel-Fattakh about the reign of one of Russia's most celebrated empresses, Catherine II; the third film in the Rus' franchise. The role of Catherine II was played by three actresses: Anna Mikhalkova, Olga Lerman and Nina Kucheruk.Фильм «Екатерина Великая» (2025): Анна Михалкова в роли последней правящей императрицыВ прокат вышел фильм "Екатерина Великая" с Анной Михалковой
It was released on February 20, 2025, by Central Partnership.Екатерина Великая
Plot The era of palace coups had ended. A new historical figure had emerged. She could have confined herself to the title of Emperor's wife, but through her tenacity and determination, she was able to prove that she deserved to rule Russia and embody the ideas of the enlightenment.Екатерина Великая
Cast Anna Mikhalkova as an adult Catherine II Olga Lerman as Catherine II Nina Kucheruk as a young Catherine II Viktor Dobronravov as Alexey Orlov Kirill Kuznetsov as Grigory Orlov Yevgeny Shvarts Yevgeny Kharitonov as Potemkin Konstantin Kryukov as Bibikov
Production Filming took place in Saint Petersburg.В Петербурге завершились съемки сериала о Екатерине II с Елизаветой Боярской
Sequel Catherine the Great will be a direct sequel to the documentaries Peter I: The Last Tsar and the First Emperor (2022 film) and The Empresses (2023 film).
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