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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
January 27, 2026
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These days, work on the music for the new feature film "How Ivan Got into a Fairytale" has been in full swing at Mosfilm's First Music Studio. Composer Konstantin Poznekov and the OpenSoundOrchestra conducted a series of sessions, recording symphonic and folk instruments to create the epic soundtrack (sound engineer Andrei Levin – pictured).
Konstantin Poznekov shared details of the project. The musical score is based on Russian folk themes. According to the composer, one of the best young ensembles specializing in film music was engaged for the recording. The work followed a complex methodology: strings, brass sections, ethnic instruments, and vocals were recorded separately (in the composer's studio).
The soundtrack is based on a Russian folk song, which runs throughout the film, changing depending on the scene. "We chose a folk song, which we then, so to speak, modify," Konstantin Poznekov explained to Mosfilm.ru. "It appears repeatedly: at some moments it flourishes, at others it fades. Sometimes it's sung by a grandmother, sometimes by a young woman. You have to admit—how can there be a Russian folk song without a voice? We have one—and more than one!"
The film's musical content is distinguished by its scale and diversity: over thirty numbers were recorded for a live orchestra, not counting the ethnic parts. Some scenes last seven to eight minutes and feature numerous accents synchronized with the images. "Cinema demands scale," the composer noted. "The film is epic, and we're creating a hybrid composition, combining folk instruments with symphonic music."
Asked about working at Mosfilm's Sound Studio, Konstantin Poznekov admitted that it feels like home. "Working within these walls is a true thrill. I have the utmost respect for this place!" he emphasized.
The project "How Ivan Got into a Fairy Tale" became one of the most significant in the composer's career. "This is probably the project closest to my heart in terms of scale and involvement. The director and I found common ground, and I really like how everything comes together and is imbued with new meaning," Poznekov noted.
After recording the music, the team will begin mixing and re-recording. The composer noted that he is always open to dialogue with the director and producers, as filmmaking is a collaborative endeavor.
Work on the music for the film "How Ivan Got into a Fairy Tale" continues, and viewers can expect a vibrant blend of traditional folk aesthetics and contemporary cinematic sound.
The all-Russian premiere of the film "How Ivan Got into a Fairy Tale" is scheduled for September 2026 (Central Partnership).
How Ivan Got into a Fairy Tale, Russia, 2026
Genre: Fairy tale, adventure, comedy. Production: Nikita Mikhalkov's TRITE Studio, Central Partnership, Rossiya TV Channel, with the support of the Cinema Fund. Producers: Leonid Vereshchagin, Anton Zlatopolsky, Vadim Vereshchagin, Nikita Mikhalkov. Director: Alexey Nuzhny. Screenwriters: Ivan Kulakov, Alexey Nuzhny. Director of photography: Morad Abdel-Fattah. Production designer: Margarita Ablaeva. Starring: Maria Aronova, Ilya Vinogorsky, Irina Gorbacheva, Santa Nuzhnaya, Pelageya, Miron Provorov, and others. Visual effects: CGF studio. Distributor: Central Partnership. Release date: September 17, 2026.
Synopsis
"Once upon a time, not in some other kingdom, but in our own Russian state, there lived a boy named Ivan Dobrynin, who disliked Russian fairy tales and didn't believe in them. Until one day, he accidentally fell into a magic chest…
To return home from the world of Russian fairy tales, Ivan will have to face evil spirits, find friends, and perform a true feat."
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