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November 26, 2025

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Mosfilm Film Concern provided charitable assistance to fourteen-year-old Timofey Yakubovsky from Mglin (Bryansk Region), purchasing a specialized standing device for the teenager with cerebral palsy. This is not the first time the film studio has helped the family: in 2019, Mosfilm representatives donated a specialized wheelchair to Timofey.

Timofey has been under constant medical supervision since early childhood. At just four months old, he underwent major heart surgery at the A.N. Bakulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery. At eight months old, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His complex treatment path includes numerous surgeries. In May of this year, he underwent a complex hip surgery—a triple osteotomy—after which he spent some time in a cast. Recently, some of the metal structures were removed, and according to the recommendations of the operating surgeon from the Turner National Medical Research Center, the boy requires a period of active verticalization with leg abduction in preparation for further knee and foot surgeries, scheduled for March of next year.

Timofey in October 2025; with his mother and brother in 2019.

It was at this crucial moment that Mosfilm came to the rescue again. The verticalizer allows Timofey's body to be safely and correctly stabilized, ensuring the necessary leg abduction, which is critical for his rehabilitation.

"A mother's heart will always be grateful to you! I will pray for all of you, that the Lord will help you in all your endeavors and endeavors, and that your loved ones will have no health problems. Thank you for your kind hearts—we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" Olga Yakubovskaya, the teenager's mother, conveyed her sincere words of gratitude to the Mosfilm staff.

Purchasing a verticalizer was a vital step for the Yakubovskys – purchasing such an expensive device on their own for their large family was simply not feasible. Now Timofey has every chance to successfully prepare for the upcoming treatment and continue his challenging journey to better health!

Mosfilm is actively involved in charitable activities. The film concern provides financial and resource support to social organizations, including the Lyakhovsky Orphanage (Vladimir Region) and the Dream Fulfillment Charitable Foundation (Kazan). Furthermore, Mosfilm regularly organizes free excursions for veterans, residents of social centers and charitable foundations, and children with special needs. For Mosfilm, charitable activities are more than just an expense item; they represent a comprehensive approach to addressing the social needs of a wide range of social groups. And, of course, it is important for every employee of the film concern to provide children in difficult life situations with the opportunity to pursue their passions and to support their natural interests in learning, creativity, and sports.

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November 24, 2025

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On November 19, filming for the fourth season of the musical show "Duets" (Rossiya TV channel) began at Mosfilm's Pavilion 9. This show is full of vocal mysteries and vivid emotions, musical intrigue, and unpredictable reactions from the stars. On stage, the most popular artists will perform hits beloved by millions.

The show's rules are such that the contestants won't know who they're singing with until the very last minute, as their partners' voices are distorted in their headphones. The clue will only be revealed at the end of the song, when a huge mirror wall rises, revealing the other member of the star duo. The only duo who won't have to hide from each other are the show's hosts, Nikolai Baskov and Sergey Lazarev.

The person behind the wall could be anyone: a young performer or a pop legend, a relative or a friend. However, each duet is no coincidence, and the participants share a bond that they will share with the audience. Previously, the show has featured renowned artists such as Philipp Kirkorov, Larisa Dolina, Lyubov Uspenskaya, Alexander Marshal, Sergey Penkin, and others.

Filming will take place in Mosfilm's Pavilion No. 9. To maintain the suspense, the show's creators have taken precautions to ensure none of the stars accidentally collide with their performance partners. The producers promise that the new season will amaze viewers with expansive sets, unexpected duets, and, of course, delight them with incredible orchestral performances and live performances of their greatest hits.

Episodes of the show will be available on the "Smotrim" media platform: http://look.ru/shov

Production: White Media

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Mosfilm is nearing the end of a process unique to modern filmmaking: multi-stage ensemble screen tests for the studio's new project, the drama "Survive the Ice," directed by Alexander Zachinyaev. Over two months, more than seventy actors auditioned for the role on a set built in a television studio that simulates the interior of a polar station. The core cast has already been assembled.

In a commentary for Mosfilm.ru, director Alexander Zachinyaev described the casting process for the polar explorers, for whom testing begins even before filming.

Director Alexander Zachinyaev auditioning for the film "Survive the Ice"

Unlike the common practice of "office" or "self-tests," the filming of "Survive the Ice" is based on a script that is as close to the actual shooting as possible. The actors are provided with a set, working in full makeup and costumes, with their co-stars, under the guidance of the cameraman and director.

"It's great that an actor has a partner, not just someone behind the camera who's invisible—in our case, these are ensemble auditions. There's a director, a cameraman, lighting, and location. All the actors who come are very enthusiastic about this approach, and that's very important," notes Alexander Zachinyaev.

Mosfilm's approach to screen tests, according to the director, is unique in the Russian film industry, requiring significant organizational and financial investment. However, it allows the studio to not only assess the actors' physical suitability for their characters but also to sense the chemistry between the future members of the filmmaking "expedition," their temperament, and their ability to cope with the proposed circumstances.

The audition process has already presented the filmmakers with several surprises. There have been instances where an actor initially considered for one role revealed a completely unexpected side during the audition and ended up being considered for another, more significant role.

"There are surprises, like when an actor you might not have considered at first comes along, but they do something so amazing that you think, 'Wow!' And then there are those perfect hits, when you know from the start that this is the right actor who will do everything perfectly," the director shares.

Director Alexander Zachinyaev

The core cast of the ten key polar explorers has been virtually confirmed. The final selection for the remaining two roles is planned for the near future. After that, fine-tuning will begin with the costume and makeup designers to create the final look for each character. The leading roles will be performed by Vitaly Kishchenko (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation – "White Tiger," "Anna Karenina: Vronsky's Story," "Brotherhood," "Gloomy River," "Vladivostok," and others), Alexey Vertkov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation – "Chamber No. 6," "White Tiger," "Khitrovka: The Sign of Four," and others), and Alexander Gorbatov (Anna Karenina: Vronsky's Story," "The Heart of Parma," "GDR," "The Aviator," and others).

Vitaly Kishchenko in the film "White Tiger" (2012)

Alexey Vertkov in the film "Khitrovka. The Sign of Four" (2023)

Alexander Gorbatov in the film "Anna Karenina: Vronsky's Story" (2017)

In parallel with casting, active preparations for filming are underway: large-scale sets are being developed for location shooting in the Murmansk region, unique equipment, such as the legendary Antarctic all-terrain vehicle "Kharkovchanka," is being created, and the interiors of the polar station will be recreated on Mosfilm soundstages. Filming is scheduled for February-March 2026.

As a reminder, the film "Survival in the Ice" is set in the early 1980s. The film's central characters are the staff of a polar station in Antarctica who find themselves in an extreme situation during one of their wintering trips.

The film's director of photography is Alexander Kuznetsov (White Tiger, Anna Karenina. Vronsky's Story, Gloomy River), the production designer is Yulia Makushina (Decision on Liquidation, GDR, For Us and You), the costume designer is Vladimir Nikiforov (Khitrovka. The Sign of Four, Streltsov, Tobol), the sound engineer is Vitaly Roshchupkin (Khitrovka. The Sign of Four, Vladivostok, Decision on Liquidation), and the makeup artists are Evgeniya Malinovskaya and Mikhail Vigdorov.

The film is being produced by Gopkins Film Production, commissioned by Mosfilm. Producers are Denis Lopatkin and Alexander Perevezentsev, and executive producer is Anatoly Shelyakin.

The film's general producer is Karen Shakhnazarov, a film director and head of the Mosfilm Film Concern, and its deputy general director, Andrey Gushchin, is the producer. The film is being made without any state budget funds or sponsorship.

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