

Russian dudes get drunk on ice. Chaos ensues. What did you expect?
At this comedy - the fifth in the "Peculiarities of the National..." series - national fishing is going on ice.
Acting
Strugachyov's Zyama is peak chaotic energy.
Practical Effects
Real ice, real cold, real questionable decisions.

Director
Stanislav Mareev
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a beloved Soviet/Russian comedy tradition where 'national' activities become excuses for communal drinking and slapstick disaster.
Director Mareev shot in real winter conditions; cast reportedly stayed authentically drunk for method-adjacent performances.
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