Abrau-Durso holds special significance for the film «Zhdan» because it is here that the alien spaceship crashes. This location becomes key to the plot development, where the story of Zhdan's adventures on Earth begins. In Abrau-Durso, there is also a village where Nikita's family lives, the main character of the film, and where they help Zhdan repair his ship. The picturesque landscapes of Abrau-Durso, including the lake and surrounding mountains, provide a beautiful backdrop for filming, making the film more visually appealing. The choice of this location allows for the creation of unique fantasy scenes, which is ideal for a story about an alien's adventures. Abrau-Durso, with its rich history and cultural significance, adds depth to the film, although the main focus is on the adventures of Zhdan and Nikita's family. Overall, Abrau-Durso is the perfect place to create memorable film scenes.

Filming Locations:

Lakeside Embankment

In the Movie

Scene where The city streets are shrouded in silence, with Mikhail Semyonov hurrying about his business. He runs along the lakeside embankment, past city direction signs. Meanwhile, Nikita's gaze is fixed on the telescope lens, and he notices an unusual phenomenon—something falling from the sky, leaving a trail behind. Nikita's grandfather assures him it's just a plane contrail. Soon Nikita will discover that it's not a plane trail but the crash of a spaceship that fell near Abrau-Durso. This event will mark the beginning of incredible adventures for Nikita and his family when they meet the kind alien Zhdan.

In Reality

The scene was filmed On the embankment of Lake Abrau-Durso—a picturesque spot with stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The Petit Cafe restaurant, located here, adds a cozy and modern atmosphere to the location. This place was chosen for filming the movie «Zhdan» because of its natural beauty and the ability to create memorable scenes. Near the Petit Cafe restaurant on the embankment of Lake Abrau-Durso, there is a city direction sign that can be seen in the trailer frame. This sign adds realism to the scene and highlights the scenic nature of the filming location. It serves as a visual element that helps viewers better understand the geography of the setting and connect it to the real world.

Zhdan's Ship Crash Site

In the Movie

Scene where Nikita couldn't accept what he saw in the sky. He took his bike and rode to the crash site, which was located near the vineyards on the hills outside the city. When he arrived at the site, he saw the crashed spaceship and the kind alien Zhdan. Zhdan, with his cute and kind face, simply sat with his eyes closed, waiting. However, danger looms for Nikita. A local con artist businessman, who dreams of getting his hands on alien technology, has already learned about the crash and now seeks to capture Zhdan and his spaceship. Nikita must not only help Zhdan return home but also protect him from the villains' schemes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Near the Durso farmstead, next to which are the vineyards of the famous sparkling wine factory. This picturesque location with its hills and vineyards provides a beautiful backdrop for the scene where Nikita rides his bike to the spaceship crash site. The vineyards surrounding the Durso farmstead add a unique atmosphere to the location, combining natural beauty with the region's winemaking history. This place was chosen for its accessibility and the ability to create memorable scenes that fit the film's plot.