According to the plot, Uncle Lesha works at an orphanage in the city of Rybinsk, so the series was filmed in this city and its surroundings, respecting the geographical location of the locations. The creators chose this city because it has all the necessary properties at once: there is historical and modern development; although it is provincial, it is still a developing city with wealthy residents for Lesha to rob; the coziness of a small town is preserved.

Filming Locations:

River Bank

In the Movie

Scene where Uncle Lesha and the teenagers drag a boat to the water.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the opposite bank from the city, on the side of Petrovsky Park.

Road with a Roundabout

In the Movie

Scene where Uncle Lesha and his partner Oleg try to escape in a cherry Niva from bandits in a Mercedes. The bandits scare them with sharp lane changes but do not dare to block the road or ram them. Eventually, Oleg escapes at the roundabout by hiding behind a truck.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Rybinsk, at the roundabout at the intersection of Svobody, Plekhanova, and Furmanova streets. Attentive viewers will be pleased to know that the roundabout greatly separates the roads, and if cars take different exits, it will be very difficult to cross paths again.

Antique Shop

In the Movie

Scene where the bandits enter an antique shop, called by the seller and owner of the establishment. The guys sold him large gold watches, he accepted them, but only later from the engraving did he realize that the owner was from "dangerous" people, so he decided to return the find and turn the guys in.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a real antique shop located opposite the Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, on the other side of the Volga River embankment. According to the plot, the establishment serves as a pawnshop, but in reality it is more of an antique store.

Coin Drop-off Location

In the Movie

Scene where Uncle Lesha and Oleg come to a playground in a residential area, where Oleg looks for a place to hide a coin to pass it to buyers. He explains to Lesha that such a scheme, instead of a simple meeting, is used to remain incognito.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in an ordinary residential area of Rybinsk, at 85 Radishcheva Street. There were ordinary slides, benches, and sports structures that can be found in every yard of any Russian city. All structures were not made specifically for the film but are part of the yard.

Oleg's House

In the Movie

Scene where Uncle Lesha and Oleg prepare the car for a trip to sell a rare and stolen coin, but for secrecy, Oleg told his wife Galina that they were going to Yaroslavl. She decided to go with them, but in the end, the secrecy failed and she figured out their plan.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the yard at 10 Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya Street - this is an old, small two-story building. There is a school in front of it. Oleg's apartment is on the second floor of the house.

Shopping Center

In the Movie

Scene where Uncle Lesha and Oleg drive up to the shopping center in a cherry Niva, drop off Oleg's wife at the entrance. Behind them, bandits in a black Mercedes pull up.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Vikonda shopping center in Rybinsk. This is a large building located in a residential area of the city, where residents come for shopping and entertainment.

Burzyantsev's House

In the Movie

Scene where there is a celebration at Burzyantsev's house - a child's birthday. The head of the family and the men on the terrace watch the robbery footage from a laptop and discuss it. They do not suspect that the "gypsy" has crept under the balcony and is eavesdropping on their conversations.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in an elite cottage on the banks of the Volga River. This is a large house of 600 square meters. Currently unoccupied, it is listed for sale for 18 million rubles. The house was chosen for ease of filming, as no one lives there. Also, a large and good house emphasizes the status of the owner's family.

Gypsy's House

In the Movie

Scene where Pukhly and Masha go to the Gypsy's house, which they plan to create in an abandoned building next to the tower. They go inside and Masha begins to examine the room, furniture, and things, reading poems from a notebook.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in a room adjacent to the water tower and located on the territory of boarding school No. 2. It is currently abandoned and unused.

Railway Bridge

In the Movie

Scene where The guys are riding in an electric train, where an argument breaks out between them. Police officers come running to the argument, and the guys are forced to run through the entire train because they have a bundle of stolen items in their hands. But in the last car, the Gypsy decides to throw the bundle out the window while the train is crossing the bridge.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the bridge over the Cheremukha River. The bridge plays a functional role in this scene, showing that the guys threw the bag not just onto the ground, where the police could easily find it later, but into the river, which greatly complicates the search.