The film was shot in Moscow, and most scenes were filmed in real sets rather than on a green screen. The cliffs that the characters have to traverse were filmed in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria and Adygea. The scenes where Ivan first enters the ancient world were filmed in the Mozhaysky District of the Moscow region.

Filming Locations:

Belogorye

In the Movie

The scene where Belogorye is shown

In Reality

The scene was filmed like all shots of the fairy-tale city of Belogorye in a specially built set located in the Moscow region, not far from Khimki. Some buildings were added during editing, but the set itself is impressive. The location is open to visitors. However, it is not guarded and is deteriorating quite quickly.

Cave of the Miracle Yudo

In the Movie

The scene where the travelers, trying to take a shortcut, end up in a cave where the Miracle Yudo resides

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the Uaz-Abaa cave in the mountain gorge of Abkhazia. The cave is located north of Sukhum; you cannot get there by car, and it is better to find an experienced guide.