| Cossacks of the Kuban | |
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| Directed by | Ivan Pyryev |
| Written by | Nikolai Pogodin |
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| Cinematography | Valentin Pavlov |
| Edited by | Anna Kulganek |
| Music by | Isaak Dunayevsky |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Language | Russian |
Cossacks of theKuban (Russian:Кубанские казаки,romanized: Kubanskie kazaki) fromMosfilm is a color film, glorifying the life of the farmers in thekolkhoz of theSoviet Union'sKuban region, directed byIvan Pyryev and starringMarina Ladynina, his wife at that time.[1] The movie premiered on 26 February 1950.
The film is set in the early post-war years and centers on the rivalry between two Kuban collective farms, "Red Partisans" and "Precepts of Ilyich." This competition extends to their leaders: the bold and proud Gordei Voron (Sergey Lukyanov) and the strong-willed Galina Peresvetova (Marina Ladynina). Amid this rivalry, a budding romance develops between Nikolai Kovylev (Vladlen Davydov), a skilledhorse breeder from "Precepts of Ilyich," and Dasha Shelest (Klara Luchko), an exemplary worker from "Red Partisans." Their mutual affection faces obstacles as their respective leaders are unwilling to lose such valuable workers to the other farm.
Dasha, who was raised by Voron like a daughter, asserts her independence, negotiating that their future be determined by the outcome of ahorse race during the autumnfair. Nikolai's victory secures their union, but traditions dictate that they must move to the bridegroom's collective farm. Despite his reservations, Voron reluctantly accepts the couple's decision. Meanwhile, tensions between Voron and Peresvetova come to a head. Galina, who has long harbored feelings for Gordei, intentionally lets him win during a cart race at the fair, finally revealing her affection.
The film concludes with Gordei pursuing Galina as she travels alone across the steppe. Overcoming his pride, he demands a confession of her feelings, which she gives, setting the stage for a future of unity and shared purpose between the two farms, as well as their leaders. The narrative captures themes of love, community, and reconciliation against the backdrop of post-war agricultural revival.
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