Collection
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars
Bulat Mansurov’s planned epic film series.
Timeline
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The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga12/31/20042h 45m 0.5The first part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". Tells the story of pagan Rus' during the time of Prince Igor, his murder by the Drevlyans, Olga's revenge, Olga's repentance and adoption of Christianity.
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Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun12/31/20043h 1m 0.0The second part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film depicts the life and reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich of Kiev, known in legends as Vladimir the Red Sun. The story begins in 972 AD, after the death of his father, Grand Prince Svyatoslav, which ignites a power struggle among Vladimir and his brothers. The film emphasizes that Russian princes only succeeded when they maintained good relations with the Bulgars and other steppe nations. It also depicts Vladimir's reflection on his rise to power upon receiving the book "The Ladder" in 1005, ten years after his conversion to Christianity.
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The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter12/1/20052h 20m 0.0The third part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film is dedicated to the formation of the Ancient Russian state and Eurasian culture under the rule of Genghis Khan.