Orlova and Alexandrov

Orlova and Alexandrov is a 2015 Russian historical drama television series that depicts the long and complex relationship between Soviet actress Lyubov Orlova and director Grigory Alexandrov. The series was created by Vitaly Moskalenko and written by Vladimir Sotnikov, Anna Berseneva, and Moskalenko. It first aired on Channel One Russia from March 16 to 26, 2015. The drama portrays the couple’s personal and professional lives against the backdrop of Stalinist Russia, as well as the creation of some of the most iconic films of the Soviet era, such as Jolly Fellows, Circus, and Volga-Volga.