The film «Beware of the Car» was shot in various locations in Moscow that perfectly suited the director Eldar Ryazanov's vision. One of the well-known filming locations is Razin Street (Varvarka), where Detochkin waits for the trolleybus driven by Lyuba. This location was chosen for its historic buildings and trolleybus traffic. Sretenskie Vorota also became a key location in the film due to its unique architecture and location on the Boulevard Ring. Smolensky Metro Bridge was chosen for the scene where Detochkin tries to steal a car, thanks to its accessibility and the ability to shoot dynamic scenes. Raushskaya Embankment was an ideal place for calm, contemplative scenes where Detochkin reconsiders parting with his car thief kit. The final scene of the film was shot on the Krymskaya Overpass, which provided dynamic shots of traffic. These locations helped create an authentic atmosphere of 1960s Moscow and provided interesting visual backgrounds for the scenes. The choice of these locations was driven by their accessibility and visual appeal, which simplified the filming process and added realism to the film.

Filming Locations:

Garage

In the Film

Scene where Yuri Detochkin comes to the garages with his wife. There he sees a mechanic fixing another car. Detochkin starts talking to the mechanic, pretending to be worried about his car's condition, mentioning that something is knocking, the turn signal is not working well, and the tires need checking. The mechanic agrees to help, and they go to open the garage. However, when they enter, it turns out the garage is empty — there is no car.

In Reality

The scene was filmed In the 1960s in Moscow, garages were quite common and located in various districts of the city. Director Eldar Ryazanov and his team might have chosen Novopeskovsky Lane for filming the scene because of its typical urban environment and the presence of garages there. This choice allowed them to create a scene that was both comedic and authentic for Moscow at that time. Subsequently, the garages in this location were dismantled, but the scene remains as part of Soviet cinema history.

Road to the Consignment Store

In the Film

Scene where Yuri Detochkin drives to his consignment store located on Sretenka Street in Moscow. In the background, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pechatniki is visible. At the same time, a radio announcer speaks famous phrases, adding a comedic tone to the scene. The announcer says that everything is fine in the country, and car problems are just trifles. Meanwhile, Yuri Detochkin approaches the store.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on Sretenka Street, near the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pechatniki. In the background, the church and a monument to a sailor with a ship's wheel are visible. Currently, the monument is gone, but the church remains. This scene was filmed in August 1965 and shows a typical urban environment of Moscow at that time. Now, on the site of the consignment store, there is a store called "Flowers on Sretenka".

Bus Stop Where Dima Waits for Lyuba

In the Film

Scene where "Detochkin waits for Lyuba, who drives a trolleybus. When she approaches, he tries to get her attention, but Lyuba ignores him. Instead, she announces over the microphone that the entrance to the trolleybus is on the other side. Detochkin, delighted, runs to the door, but the trolleybus doors close right in front of him. The passengers start laughing, and Lyuba watches the situation through her mirror."

In Reality

The scene was filmed Yuri waits for his Lyuba at a trolleybus stop, was filmed on Varvarka Street in Moscow. This location was chosen for its typical urban environment and the presence of trolleybus traffic, which added authenticity to the scene. The trolleybus was a common form of public transport in 1960s Moscow, making it an ideal choice for the scene. Using the trolleybus allowed for comedic moments, such as Lyuba's announcement about entering from the other side. Varvarka Street offered an interesting visual background for the scene, including historic buildings and lively traffic. This scene suited the film because it demonstrated the relationship between the main characters and added a comedic touch to the story. Overall, the choice of location and transport helped create an authentic atmosphere of Moscow at that time.