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Cast
Evgeny Tsyganov
as Ivan III
Mariya Andreeva
as Sophia Palaiologina
Aleksandr Baluev
as Stephen the Great
Nadezhda Markina
as Maria Yaroslavna
Pyotr Zaychenko
as Philip I
Boris Nevzorov
as Grigoriy Mamonov
Nikolay Kozak
as Fyodor Khromy
Amadu Mamadakov
as Ahmed Khan bin Küchük
Ivan Kolesnikov
as Yuriy
Semyon Treskunov
as Ivan IV
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2016
Runtime1 Season
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorElena Rayskaya
WritersElena Rayskaya
TypeWeb Series
Rating9.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSophia
About Sophia
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Directed by Elena Rayskaya, Sophia leans on a strong ensemble — Evgeny Tsyganov, Mariya Andreeva, Aleksandr Baluev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2016.
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