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The story follows an unlikely duo of police officers navigating a series of bizarre crimes:
: A veteran St. Petersburg detective characterized as a suicidal misanthrope with a stutter and severe anger issues. He is currently living through the "darkest moment of his life". Primary Plot
: Much of the comedy stems from the friction between "Old Russia" (represented by the cynical St. Petersburg detective) and "Modern Russia" (the ambitious Moscow youth). The story follows an unlikely duo of police
: A young, idealistic cop from Moscow who transfers to St. Petersburg to be with his fiancée, Masha. He moonlights as an aspiring stand-up comedian and frequently takes notes on his experiences, much to his partner's annoyance.
The central mystery begins when the start disappearing from local morgues. Their first case involves the stolen corpse of a web model named Zhanna. As they investigate, the duo encounters a surreal underworld of diverse and often absurd characters. Cast and Production Character Details Gosha Kolpakov Gosha Kutsenko The veteran, unstable detective. Vadik Radchenko Kuzma Saprykin The Moscow newcomer and stand-up comic. Masha Sofya Lebedeva Vadik's fiancée. Porfirin Andrey Fedortsov The Lieutenant Colonel overseeing the department. Avrora Varvara Feofanova A recurring character in the investigation. Director : Sergey Sentsov Writer : Denis Artamonov Episodes : 8 Thematic Elements and Style Primary Plot : Much of the comedy stems
The title refers to the year St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great, and the show utilizes the city's historical "gloomy" reputation to create a unique atmosphere described as "dark and hilarious".
: The show heavily features St. Petersburg at night, utilizing rainy, brooding cinematography to emphasize the "absurd atmosphere" of the city. Petersburg to be with his fiancée, Masha
: The series is noted for its distinctive use of music, including songs by Tatyana Bulanova, which play a recurring role in the characters' lives. 1703 (TV Series 2022) - IMDb
