Poor Nastya (2003)
A groundbreaking Russian telenovela set in imperial 19th-century Russia, celebrated for its record budget and international reach across more than twenty countries.
Poor Nastya - Series Information
- Original Title: Бедная Настя
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2006
- Created by: Yelena Isayeva, Irina Pivovarova et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Soap
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (40 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 127
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Networks: STS
- Production Companies: AMedia
- Production Countries: Russia
Poor Nastya - Plot
Poor Nastya is a Russian telenovela originally aired from 31 October 2003 to 30 April 2004 on the STS. Based on the imperial setting of the 19th century, the series reached international success and was shown in Ukraine, China, Israel, Serbia, Georgia, Greece, Bulgaria and more than twenty countries worldwide. With the budget of $11,8million, it is the most expensive Russian television project of all time. The sequel was planned, but had not been made yet.
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Poor Nastya - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Yelena Isayeva
- Irina Pivovarova
- Sergey Kaluzhanov
Main Cast
- Elena Korikova
- Daniil Strakhov
- Pyotr Krasilov
- Anna Tabanina
- Dmitriy Isaev
- Ekaterina Klimova
- Anton Makarsky
- Olga Ostroumova
- Aleksandr Filippenko
- Anna Gorshkova
Writers
- Lisa Seidman
- Sergey Kaluzhanov
- Linda Schreyer
- Виктория Авдеенко
- Irina Pivovarova
Poor Nastya - FAQs
What is Poor Nastya about?
Poor Nastya is a Russian telenovela set in the opulent courts of 19th-century imperial Russia. It follows a young woman navigating love, class conflict, and intrigue among the Russian aristocracy during the reign of Nicholas I, blending romance with historical drama.
When did Poor Nastya first air on television?
Poor Nastya premiered on October 31, 2003, on the Russian channel STS. Its original run concluded on April 30, 2004, spanning 127 episodes across a single season.
Is Poor Nastya the most expensive Russian TV series?
At the time of its production, Poor Nastya held the record as the most expensive Russian television project ever made, with a budget of $11.8 million. That scale of investment was unprecedented for Russian TV and helped give the series its cinematic visual quality.
How many countries aired Poor Nastya internationally?
Poor Nastya achieved remarkable international reach, airing in more than twenty countries. Audiences in Ukraine, China, Israel, Serbia, Georgia, Greece, Bulgaria, and many other nations tuned in, making it one of the most widely distributed Russian television productions of its era.
Who are the main actors in Poor Nastya?
The series features Elena Korikova, Daniil Strakhov, Pyotr Krasilov, Anna Tabanina, Dmitriy Isaev, Ekaterina Klimova, Anton Makarsky, Olga Ostroumova, Aleksandr Filippenko, and Anna Gorshkova in its principal cast.
Was a sequel to Poor Nastya ever made?
A sequel to Poor Nastya was planned following the success of the original series, but it was never produced. The show remains a single-season story, leaving fans of the series without a continuation of its imperial drama.
Who created and wrote Poor Nastya?
Poor Nastya was created by Yelena Isayeva, Irina Pivovarova, and Sergey Kaluzhanov. The writing team also included Lisa Seidman, Linda Schreyer, Виктория Авдеенко, alongside the creators themselves, reflecting a collaborative international approach to the scripts.
What genre is Poor Nastya and how many episodes does it have?
Poor Nastya is a Drama and Soap series — a classic telenovela format with a historical twist. It ran for 127 episodes in a single season, offering viewers an extended immersion into the romantic and political intrigues of 19th-century Russian imperial society.
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