1 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:42,719 Catherine the Great Marina Alexandrova 2 00:01:43,459 --> 00:01:48,680 Ecaterina: Impostors, Season 3, Episode 9 3 00:01:49,159 --> 00:01:52,760 St. Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire May 1774 4 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:13,664 why here 5 00:02:13,665 --> 00:02:16,560 The mouse is the safest in front of a cat. 6 00:02:18,479 --> 00:02:21,560 What wonderful paintings, aren't they? 7 00:02:21,759 --> 00:02:26,560 Russia can be proud of its sons. It's not my first time in Petersburg, 8 00:02:26,919 --> 00:02:30,400 but I never had time to see all the paintings in this room. 9 00:02:30,479 --> 00:02:33,560 And now the carriage is waiting to take me to Paris 10 00:02:33,719 --> 00:02:38,000 Viscount, I don't know much about the fine arts, I came for business. 11 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:40,226 Her Highness Natalia Alexeievna would like 12 00:02:40,227 --> 00:02:42,759 send him a letter King Louis. 13 00:02:49,950 --> 00:02:53,150 Don't worry about your fate, Count? 14 00:02:53,390 --> 00:02:57,149 There is nothing surprising in a letter to the king of France. 15 00:02:57,150 --> 00:03:01,509 I corresponded with him. We discussed about history and literature. 16 00:03:01,749 --> 00:03:07,870 I suppose His Highness does not write to him about Goethe's poems. 17 00:03:08,830 --> 00:03:12,629 What made her do it such a dangerous thing? 18 00:03:12,909 --> 00:03:16,349 His Highness is concerned that he doesn't have time to change 19 00:03:16,390 --> 00:03:21,469 her fate and that of Pavel Petrovici. The empress can bring a new heir. 20 00:03:22,069 --> 00:03:27,990 What help does he expect from the French Crown? Put the Grand Duke on the throne? 21 00:03:28,430 --> 00:03:33,629 She doesn't see him as an emperor. Her ideal is Catherine the Great. 22 00:03:33,670 --> 00:03:37,430 - She wants to follow his path. - Coup and assassination of her husband? 23 00:03:37,469 --> 00:03:41,550 - Murdered? - He must not be allowed to live. 24 00:03:46,110 --> 00:03:48,392 Who will kill him? Will you be the one? 25 00:03:48,393 --> 00:03:51,749 To rise to the heights, you have to have faith. 26 00:03:52,029 --> 00:03:57,390 Doubts are a heavy burden, they won't let you up. 27 00:04:18,629 --> 00:04:21,069 Tell Natalia Alexeievna that I'm waiting for her at the public bath. 28 00:04:21,189 --> 00:04:24,389 - What? - You heard me. 29 00:04:24,550 --> 00:04:27,069 Tomorrow at nine o'clock. 30 00:04:39,590 --> 00:04:42,590 Go, I'll come right away. 31 00:04:42,790 --> 00:04:45,629 - Good evening, sir. - The same for you. 32 00:04:45,790 --> 00:04:50,709 I led His Excellency to the Palace and I knew I would see you. 33 00:04:51,269 --> 00:04:55,910 - How are you feeling? - Damn, I don't understand a word... 34 00:04:57,149 --> 00:05:01,590 Listen, His Excellency does not will be back too soon... 35 00:05:01,910 --> 00:05:06,389 Let's go somewhere, why? to sit in the rain? Come on. 36 00:05:20,470 --> 00:05:24,030 It's a bit wilted... 37 00:05:27,389 --> 00:05:31,870 - What a beautiful flower. - Do you like it? 38 00:05:33,470 --> 00:05:36,670 Then it's good. 39 00:05:37,269 --> 00:05:39,869 Listen, Gertrude... 40 00:05:39,870 --> 00:05:43,670 "Gertrude" doesn't sound Russian, do you understand 41 00:05:43,671 --> 00:05:47,230 Let me tell you Glafira... 42 00:05:47,509 --> 00:05:50,590 - The voice. - To me? 43 00:05:50,749 --> 00:05:55,350 - Voice? - The voice, yes. 44 00:05:55,629 --> 00:05:57,550 Yes, good. 45 00:05:59,870 --> 00:06:04,509 Tell me, Glaşa, you are free or are you a serf? 46 00:06:05,590 --> 00:06:09,430 Free? 47 00:06:10,389 --> 00:06:14,309 - Are you free? - Yes. 48 00:06:14,990 --> 00:06:18,389 I am a... free woman. 49 00:06:18,629 --> 00:06:23,790 Free? It's good, good. 50 00:06:24,509 --> 00:06:28,069 Let's drop everything and run away. 51 00:06:28,230 --> 00:06:31,829 With me. Do you agree? 52 00:06:32,030 --> 00:06:36,709 I don't understand your words 53 00:06:37,149 --> 00:06:41,149 but my heart tells me what do you mean 54 00:06:41,150 --> 00:06:44,470 to run away With me. 55 00:06:44,629 --> 00:06:49,148 Of course you can come to visit me 56 00:06:49,149 --> 00:06:52,790 Around three o'clock. His Highness he usually rests after lunch. 57 00:06:52,791 --> 00:06:58,389 I don't understand. Do you agree? The voice... 58 00:07:00,069 --> 00:07:03,389 We will have many children. I will be a birjar. 59 00:07:03,590 --> 00:07:07,749 We will be happy, far from this pit of snakes. 60 00:07:07,750 --> 00:07:11,189 Do you agree, Glasa? 61 00:07:15,670 --> 00:07:18,829 Now I have to go now, but... 62 00:07:19,030 --> 00:07:23,030 let's meet tomorrow at three. 63 00:07:23,350 --> 00:07:26,790 - Right here. - I don't know your language. 64 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:31,389 Tomorrow, here at three. Three o'clock. 65 00:07:31,590 --> 00:07:35,790 Three... Three days? you need time to think? 66 00:07:37,749 --> 00:07:41,389 Voice, my dear... 67 00:07:43,030 --> 00:07:44,629 The voice... 68 00:07:47,309 --> 00:07:48,829 My sweet Voice... 69 00:07:50,709 --> 00:07:54,629 Upon the passing of your brother, allow me to send my condolences 70 00:07:54,709 --> 00:07:56,870 to you and the Danish people. 71 00:08:00,030 --> 00:08:01,990 Sorry for coming without letting you know, 72 00:08:02,030 --> 00:08:05,629 but we must talk about the reception the French ambassador. 73 00:08:05,709 --> 00:08:10,030 - Pavel Petrovici, calm down! - The situation is dangerous... 74 00:08:10,189 --> 00:08:14,829 I can understand Ludovic's reaction, but everyone is waiting. 75 00:08:14,910 --> 00:08:20,590 Russia is very dangerous and unpredictable. 76 00:08:20,591 --> 00:08:23,509 And what do you say about the news? looking at Elizabeth's daughter? 77 00:08:23,510 --> 00:08:26,990 It's a lie, of course. but an impudent one! 78 00:08:27,230 --> 00:08:31,269 - What are you reading? - It's... Voltaire. 79 00:08:31,550 --> 00:08:35,350 Your mother likes to read it. 80 00:08:36,070 --> 00:08:38,710 Enter! 81 00:08:39,310 --> 00:08:43,470 - Your Highness, the coffee. - Come in, bring her here. 82 00:08:43,669 --> 00:08:45,692 If Europe will be on the side of the impostor, 83 00:08:45,693 --> 00:08:48,070 there will be a war on all fronts. 84 00:08:48,149 --> 00:08:52,029 - Count Andrei arranged a meeting... - Later. 85 00:08:52,350 --> 00:08:56,989 Russia may disappear! A weak peace it's better than a fat victory. 86 00:08:56,990 --> 00:09:01,629 - Russia cannot go the old way. - Pavel Petrovici, walls have ears. 87 00:09:02,789 --> 00:09:06,070 - Do you want a cup of coffee? - No, thank you. 88 00:09:06,230 --> 00:09:10,789 I heard you prefer it now something stronger, isn't it? 89 00:09:12,389 --> 00:09:15,749 I prefer tea. My respects 90 00:09:17,230 --> 00:09:21,830 Pavel Petrovici, I would like to come in your room tonight 91 00:09:31,710 --> 00:09:34,749 I will wait for you. 92 00:10:05,950 --> 00:10:10,230 Natalia Alexeievna Romanova. 93 00:10:19,110 --> 00:10:23,509 The Frenchman was insolent, asks to be taught a lesson. 94 00:10:25,269 --> 00:10:30,629 It makes sense what he said about Russian fleet? 95 00:10:30,870 --> 00:10:34,950 Can they block our fleet? Is the risk that great? 96 00:10:35,629 --> 00:10:38,070 Unfortunately, yes, Your Majesty. 97 00:10:38,230 --> 00:10:42,070 I received messages from the squadron of Samuel Greig of Naples. 98 00:10:42,389 --> 00:10:46,549 They have problems with deliveries and materials for repairs. 99 00:10:46,550 --> 00:10:49,470 In a word - ships rot. 100 00:10:49,590 --> 00:10:53,389 He has to change the ropes and bilge wood, 101 00:10:53,590 --> 00:10:58,389 masts and sails are needed, otherwise we will lose the fleet. 102 00:10:59,269 --> 00:11:03,990 - We have to recall the squadron. - And you will take it over. 103 00:11:03,991 --> 00:11:07,149 I trust you. 104 00:11:08,649 --> 00:11:12,049 What about Grigori Grigorievich? 105 00:11:13,210 --> 00:11:18,409 I trusted Grigori. But I don't know if he trusted me. 106 00:11:19,529 --> 00:11:21,890 He loves you. 107 00:11:24,569 --> 00:11:27,610 I only saw Grigori. 108 00:11:27,850 --> 00:11:31,569 The younger brother hid in the shadow of the older brother. 109 00:11:31,570 --> 00:11:35,649 But now I can see clearly... 110 00:11:35,850 --> 00:11:38,010 There is nothing to see. 111 00:11:39,130 --> 00:11:42,730 The youngest is the reflection of the oldest. Same blood, same education. 112 00:11:42,850 --> 00:11:46,210 No, I see the difference. 113 00:11:46,409 --> 00:11:54,090 The younger brother is more caring, more polite, more intelligent. 114 00:11:58,770 --> 00:12:02,929 More determined, more subtle. 115 00:12:24,610 --> 00:12:29,090 Let's stay here. It's a wonderful place! 116 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:42,449 - What is it, Pan Kazimierz? - Attention, Your Highness, it is loaded. 117 00:12:42,610 --> 00:12:47,130 don't tell me what to do i have the gun 118 00:12:51,090 --> 00:12:54,809 Take it. I yield to you. 119 00:12:54,970 --> 00:12:59,370 what about this place Why haven't we been here before? 120 00:12:59,850 --> 00:13:05,049 - It can be dangerous there. - I'll go take a look. 121 00:13:05,329 --> 00:13:08,210 Come on, Pan Kazimierz. 122 00:14:25,569 --> 00:14:30,370 - You saved us, Your Highness. - No, you saved us. Don't die! 123 00:14:30,529 --> 00:14:34,730 - Where is Michal? Michael! - Michael! 124 00:14:40,850 --> 00:14:43,809 Kazimierz... 125 00:14:48,130 --> 00:14:49,850 Gregory... 126 00:14:54,890 --> 00:14:59,370 Whose name did you say? My brother's or Potemkin's? 127 00:15:00,490 --> 00:15:05,850 - What do you think? - I think you are testing my feelings. 128 00:15:06,689 --> 00:15:08,850 It is useless. 129 00:15:13,649 --> 00:15:15,226 i love you 130 00:15:15,227 --> 00:15:19,090 I like it more and more your sincerity 131 00:15:21,250 --> 00:15:24,161 Too bad you have to let's break up soon. 132 00:15:24,162 --> 00:15:26,449 You didn't have to remind me. 133 00:15:27,730 --> 00:15:30,649 I have to go to Naples. 134 00:15:30,850 --> 00:15:36,010 I will find you a man to help you. 135 00:15:38,970 --> 00:15:42,250 what are you thinking 136 00:15:42,529 --> 00:15:46,210 at your 137 00:16:05,090 --> 00:16:07,689 What keeps you awake? 138 00:16:08,949 --> 00:16:11,770 What is so fascinating? 139 00:16:11,890 --> 00:16:16,168 I am reading a comedy by Fonvisin. Very funny. Listen... 140 00:16:16,169 --> 00:16:20,329 “Indeed, if we're still talking about the way people make mistakes 141 00:16:20,370 --> 00:16:24,370 we will stay here until the end of days". 142 00:16:25,049 --> 00:16:27,850 This is about each of us. 143 00:16:27,929 --> 00:16:29,652 We blame others for their mistakes 144 00:16:29,653 --> 00:16:31,010 without noticing ours. 145 00:16:31,090 --> 00:16:34,610 I'm not interested in comedies, especially those of Fonvisin. 146 00:16:34,730 --> 00:16:38,409 It is not good, Monsieur Fonvisin is very talented 147 00:16:38,490 --> 00:16:43,689 - We have a daring project with him. - A daring project? 148 00:16:44,409 --> 00:16:48,929 - Interesting. - We won't talk about it now. 149 00:16:49,169 --> 00:16:52,970 - Should I ask Luka to bring wine? - I don't need wine, Your Majesty. 150 00:16:53,049 --> 00:16:55,929 I only need you. 151 00:16:57,409 --> 00:17:01,049 You called me "Your Majesty"... by mistake? 152 00:17:01,250 --> 00:17:05,809 - You didn't like it? - I must admit that I was flattered. 153 00:17:06,410 --> 00:17:11,690 In that case, I would like you to the same with me. 154 00:17:12,129 --> 00:17:15,529 call me empress as long as no one is listening. 155 00:17:15,650 --> 00:17:18,170 Yes, Your Majesty. 156 00:17:23,920 --> 00:17:28,240 But you don't want to show me your daring project? 157 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:30,480 I had no intention of hiding it. 158 00:17:30,559 --> 00:17:35,680 But you know quite well that the walls have ears. 159 00:17:35,799 --> 00:17:39,359 Is something incorrect? 160 00:17:39,519 --> 00:17:42,920 It is a draft of a constitution. It is very dangerous. 161 00:17:43,119 --> 00:17:45,799 Even reading it can be considered a plot. 162 00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:50,680 Can't we discuss this in the open? 163 00:17:53,559 --> 00:17:58,000 - Do you like shooting? - God, what do you want to do? 164 00:17:58,200 --> 00:18:01,179 Mom wants us to be together day and night 165 00:18:01,180 --> 00:18:04,160 let's do him a favor and let's go duck hunting. 166 00:18:04,559 --> 00:18:06,279 Why shoot at the poor ducks? 167 00:18:06,839 --> 00:18:10,359 If you don't like it, you can leave it hunting on me. 168 00:18:10,920 --> 00:18:14,680 As long as it helps us talk. 169 00:18:14,681 --> 00:18:16,720 Okay, I agree. 170 00:18:16,880 --> 00:18:20,119 Then I will prepare our place hunting for tomorrow. 171 00:18:20,120 --> 00:18:24,359 Tomorrow? Maybe another day? 172 00:18:25,319 --> 00:18:29,440 - If you have better things to do... - No, let's go tomorrow. 173 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:03,160 Good. where are your ducks 174 00:19:03,319 --> 00:19:07,039 He waits trembling with fear, Your Highness. 175 00:19:07,240 --> 00:19:10,839 In the end, we are alone. 176 00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:20,359 Tell me about your constitution. Fonvisin wrote about her? 177 00:19:20,599 --> 00:19:23,839 He suggests transferring the whole legislative powers to the Senate. 178 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:27,160 The emperor only has to to watch. 179 00:19:27,759 --> 00:19:32,519 - I don't see anything bold about it. - In limiting royal power? 180 00:19:32,759 --> 00:19:37,960 The senate would fear the emperor, would ask his opinion. It's not enough! 181 00:19:38,799 --> 00:19:41,960 What is Russia? There are no roads... 182 00:19:42,119 --> 00:19:47,359 you can walk on rivers or on ice, but not on spring mud. 183 00:19:47,839 --> 00:19:54,440 The Empress's correspondence not only a letter, arrives in Kamchatka in 5 months. 184 00:19:54,720 --> 00:19:59,119 If power is not transferred local authorities, 185 00:19:59,200 --> 00:20:03,680 Russia will be divided into many states or it will be limited to the Land of Moscow. 186 00:20:03,880 --> 00:20:07,039 I do not accept any kind of power, apart from an enlightened monarchy. 187 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:11,279 Just an active and righteous monarch can unite Russia. 188 00:20:11,559 --> 00:20:15,960 We should end wars and focus on domestic challenges, 189 00:20:16,359 --> 00:20:21,599 let's ensure the rule of law and come back to the traditions before Peter I. 190 00:20:21,759 --> 00:20:25,599 For example, the exclusion of women from succession to the throne. 191 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:31,079 Why? Are we not good enough for you? 192 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:37,359 A woman on a throne is guided by her feelings. 193 00:20:38,119 --> 00:20:41,960 - This often leads to injustice. - In Russia it is not enough to be fair. 194 00:20:42,079 --> 00:20:46,079 You have to be strong and sometimes cruel. 195 00:20:46,359 --> 00:20:51,039 - Do you have these qualities? - If I need them, I will find them. 196 00:20:51,040 --> 00:20:52,839 Are you ready for anything? 197 00:20:56,599 --> 00:20:57,920 So... 198 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:04,039 - do something cruel. - What, for example? 199 00:21:07,400 --> 00:21:10,759 For example you can kill a duck. 200 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:19,799 Everything is ready, Your Highness. Do you want to start? 201 00:21:19,960 --> 00:21:22,680 Yes, Luka, I think it's time. 202 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:36,240 Excellency, don't wait for it on Natalia Alexeievna. 203 00:21:36,519 --> 00:21:40,480 - Why? - He is hunting with Pavel Petrovici. 204 00:21:40,599 --> 00:21:45,079 - But he didn't want to go. - He insisted and could not refuse. 205 00:21:45,599 --> 00:21:50,839 She is heartless. Let me wait here. 206 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:55,839 - What else did he say or order? - Nothing, Your Excellency. 207 00:21:57,319 --> 00:21:58,839 come here 208 00:22:01,799 --> 00:22:05,680 I think he told you to apologize in her name. 209 00:22:05,759 --> 00:22:09,759 - Your Excellency, I will shout! - If you scream, someone will come. 210 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:13,079 They will see me undressed and they'll think I have a date here. 211 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:16,598 I'm much older i could be your nanny. 212 00:22:16,599 --> 00:22:21,880 Great, when I was 12 I was in love with my nanny. 213 00:22:33,440 --> 00:22:36,359 Where do you keep this thing? 214 00:22:36,440 --> 00:22:41,759 The constitution is preserved in a safe place in my room. 215 00:22:41,880 --> 00:22:43,799 Is it safe? 216 00:22:44,359 --> 00:22:48,720 - Nobody knows. - What about me? I know. 217 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:52,200 I have complete faith in you. 218 00:22:54,519 --> 00:22:59,599 When I take the throne, I will have a box placed on the wall of the Winter Palace, 219 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:03,319 where all my subjects will be able to submit their petitions. 220 00:23:03,599 --> 00:23:09,200 - And the only key will be with me. - Why wait. Put it on right now. 221 00:23:10,160 --> 00:23:13,000 That's a good idea, I'll do that. 222 00:23:13,240 --> 00:23:17,880 And on it will be written: "Petitions to the crown prince, 223 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:22,720 His Highness the Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich". 224 00:23:23,680 --> 00:23:28,119 Sometimes I feel that you understand me more more than anyone in this world. 225 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:32,480 Maybe there were difficulties between us, 226 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:38,799 but I thank God that brought us together. 227 00:23:42,359 --> 00:23:46,799 - I love you. - I love you too, 228 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:51,960 Your Imperial Majesty. 229 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:56,680 When you say that, I have one strange feeling... 230 00:23:57,160 --> 00:24:01,559 Get used to it, Pavel Petrovich. 231 00:24:28,839 --> 00:24:30,400 Come in. 232 00:24:37,319 --> 00:24:39,240 Your Highness, 233 00:24:40,079 --> 00:24:44,319 I have something to say, but I don't know exactly how to do this. 234 00:24:44,320 --> 00:24:48,400 - It is about Count Andrei. - What about him? 235 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:53,000 Andrei Kirilovici seduced Natalia Alexeievna's nanny. 236 00:24:53,119 --> 00:24:57,400 You have nothing to worry about. Andrei is a womanizer. 237 00:24:57,640 --> 00:25:02,640 - And now they appreciate the elderly. - But there is another problem. 238 00:25:03,440 --> 00:25:07,599 It happened in the public bathroom. why there How dare he? 239 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:12,559 The bathroom is a public place, it is used especially by the empress and her lovers. 240 00:25:12,640 --> 00:25:17,400 Count Andrei would not risk it reputation. 241 00:25:17,519 --> 00:25:22,640 That is exactly what it is, Your Highness. The prince is long gone. 242 00:25:23,079 --> 00:25:26,119 no one goes there than you and your wife 243 00:25:26,279 --> 00:25:29,400 You think he went there to see the nanny? 244 00:25:30,640 --> 00:25:34,519 I don't care why he went there. 245 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:39,400 You better do your homework, Luka. It's bedtime. 246 00:25:40,079 --> 00:25:43,000 As you wish. 247 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:56,279 Put your hands aside! Put them aside! 248 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:08,680 You whore! 249 00:26:11,359 --> 00:26:12,720 Whore! 250 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:30,200 - We'd better leave it near the kitchen. - She said outside. 251 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:33,160 It's cold, he's going to die of cold. 252 00:26:33,359 --> 00:26:37,319 We'll do as we're told otherwise they will kick us out. 253 00:26:38,920 --> 00:26:43,359 - Good God... - Come on, hurry up. 254 00:26:56,240 --> 00:27:00,519 Dish! Feed the horses His Excellency! 255 00:27:00,799 --> 00:27:04,799 Dish! Are you deaf or what? 256 00:27:06,279 --> 00:27:10,160 Voice... Voice, my dear... 257 00:27:10,480 --> 00:27:14,039 Voice, my dear, who did this to you? 258 00:27:14,119 --> 00:27:17,960 His Highness. I saw her often with injuries. 259 00:27:18,160 --> 00:27:22,559 - Get her out of here, or she'll die. - Get some water. 260 00:27:23,680 --> 00:27:27,920 - Take it. Step aside! - Go to hell! 261 00:27:29,759 --> 00:27:34,559 We are the secret police, what do you think? what are you doing Do you want to be whipped? 262 00:27:34,560 --> 00:27:38,639 Where are you taking her, you scoundrels? 263 00:27:38,640 --> 00:27:42,680 At Stepan Ivanovich Sheshkovsky. Come on, take it. 264 00:28:08,039 --> 00:28:12,599 Now tell me: who, what, why? 265 00:28:20,319 --> 00:28:24,920 - Who beat you? - His Highness. 266 00:28:25,279 --> 00:28:27,160 Why? 267 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:44,839 What do you want, Vlas? I didn't call you. 268 00:28:44,960 --> 00:28:49,359 Your Excellency, Sheshovski took Glafira. 269 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:56,159 He took Gertrude to fortress, they will torture her. 270 00:28:56,160 --> 00:29:01,160 - You are my only hope. - What a strange name. 271 00:29:01,640 --> 00:29:06,720 - Who is it? where is it from - She is my fiancee, Your Excellency. 272 00:29:08,279 --> 00:29:11,240 Who? your fiancee? 273 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:15,640 What does it have to do with Seskovski? 274 00:29:15,839 --> 00:29:19,400 She was taken by his agents from the secret police. 275 00:29:19,559 --> 00:29:23,440 He needs help, he does beaten and injured. 276 00:29:23,960 --> 00:29:27,920 - He might die. - I don't understand. 277 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:33,359 - Are you sure it's Seskovski? - Pretty sure. 278 00:29:33,640 --> 00:29:37,799 That's what his agent said. save me fiancé, Nikita Ivanovich. 279 00:29:39,359 --> 00:29:43,400 - Save her from death. - Engaged... God! 280 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:48,279 What should I do with you? You have to understand, you bastards... 281 00:29:48,559 --> 00:29:53,000 I can't beat Shoshkovsky every time. 282 00:29:53,240 --> 00:29:56,079 All the more for your non-fruit. 283 00:29:56,240 --> 00:30:00,920 Find another one. There aren't enough of them women? To hell with her. 284 00:30:01,359 --> 00:30:05,839 Excellency, I did not ask you nothing here. 285 00:30:07,200 --> 00:30:11,240 i will do anything for you Help me, please. 286 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:17,599 I told you I was busy. I have a lot to do. Go, Vlas! 287 00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:27,119 I never asked twice. That's why I'm still alive. 288 00:30:27,759 --> 00:30:31,960 But now I'm asking you... I'm begging you. Please help me. 289 00:30:32,160 --> 00:30:35,960 Don't test my patience, Vlas! 290 00:30:36,160 --> 00:30:40,720 I have matters of national interest! 291 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:45,000 Don't mess with your woman! 292 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:47,559 Get out! 293 00:30:50,119 --> 00:30:54,759 And remember who you are and from the place from which I took you. 294 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:59,079 Rude! 295 00:31:09,989 --> 00:31:13,830 For You are merciful and fulfilling everyone's wishes 296 00:31:13,949 --> 00:31:18,270 hear my prayer and have mercy. 297 00:31:27,949 --> 00:31:31,510 did you rest 298 00:31:31,750 --> 00:31:35,790 Then we will continue. So... 299 00:31:36,030 --> 00:31:41,149 how do you know that His Highness and Count Andrei has an affair 300 00:31:41,150 --> 00:31:44,989 and not just a connection innocent? 301 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:50,070 It is a serious accusation. 302 00:31:50,870 --> 00:31:59,110 Her Highness Natalia screamed when she is intimate with someone. 303 00:31:59,350 --> 00:32:07,429 Count Andrei was the captain of the ship who brought it from Hamburg. 304 00:32:08,870 --> 00:32:13,709 What else do you know about His Highness and Count Andrei? 305 00:32:14,270 --> 00:32:16,750 it hurts me... 306 00:32:18,790 --> 00:32:23,310 I want to go home... to Hessen. 307 00:32:27,270 --> 00:32:32,750 I will tell you everything. Let me go. 308 00:32:35,550 --> 00:32:39,949 - No - No? 309 00:32:43,669 --> 00:32:47,229 Mother... 310 00:32:49,469 --> 00:32:52,750 What else can I say? 311 00:32:53,189 --> 00:32:57,750 Why? I will tell everything. 312 00:32:57,949 --> 00:33:00,310 Of course you will say. 313 00:33:00,469 --> 00:33:04,590 Stop torturing me. Please. 314 00:33:05,070 --> 00:33:10,030 Trust me, I don't enjoy it. But those are the rules of an investigation. 315 00:33:10,389 --> 00:33:15,070 Then change them, please. 316 00:33:15,790 --> 00:33:20,830 You all swear to tell everything and you are all trying to hide something. 317 00:33:25,350 --> 00:33:30,790 I have to be sure that your statements are true. 318 00:33:31,229 --> 00:33:35,830 Now we suspend the conversation and we'll pick it up later. 319 00:33:36,329 --> 00:33:40,790 And you will tell me everything from the beginning. 320 00:34:41,270 --> 00:34:44,150 - Your Majesty... - Stepan Ivanovich. 321 00:34:44,310 --> 00:34:48,589 I bring some news. It has arrived a passenger pigeon from Venice. 322 00:34:49,230 --> 00:34:51,389 And what did the pigeon sing to you? 323 00:34:51,429 --> 00:34:56,830 That the final solution to the Tarakanova problem 324 00:34:56,870 --> 00:35:01,190 it was not successful. She is well guarded. 325 00:35:02,710 --> 00:35:05,509 And the alternative solution? 326 00:35:07,069 --> 00:35:10,589 Did I give you this order? 327 00:35:10,909 --> 00:35:15,389 Your Majesty, I have taken the liberty of... 328 00:35:16,230 --> 00:35:20,750 I thought by burning his letter, you gave me a hint. 329 00:35:20,989 --> 00:35:25,589 - You said: "Let her go to hell". - Did I order you? 330 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,509 - Is she alive? - Yes. 331 00:35:28,710 --> 00:35:31,349 See what you've done? 332 00:35:31,350 --> 00:35:34,270 You made me wild for all of Europe. 333 00:35:34,509 --> 00:35:37,989 If you want to live like a savage, you have nothing but. 334 00:35:38,150 --> 00:35:43,029 But if you want to serve me, you must to be worthy of an enlightened monarchy. 335 00:35:45,230 --> 00:35:49,589 The Empress of Russia does not cut necks in the trenches! 336 00:35:49,790 --> 00:35:53,190 Your Majesty, forgive me! 337 00:35:53,389 --> 00:35:57,350 - Forgive me, the devil pushed me! - I know who your devil is. 338 00:35:57,589 --> 00:36:01,790 Are you trying to curry favor with me? stand up and end this comedy. 339 00:36:03,350 --> 00:36:06,830 Don't forget you are a servant of the motherland, not a robber. 340 00:36:06,949 --> 00:36:10,549 One more time and it will cost you your head. 341 00:36:15,750 --> 00:36:20,429 it's not all Your Majesty. 342 00:36:20,949 --> 00:36:22,270 what's up 343 00:36:23,029 --> 00:36:25,150 Her Highness Natalia Alexeievna 344 00:36:25,151 --> 00:36:27,588 informed the Danish queen 345 00:36:27,589 --> 00:36:30,029 about her brother's death, Antony Ulrich. 346 00:36:30,030 --> 00:36:34,870 - How did she know? - We're still investigating. 347 00:36:36,029 --> 00:36:39,830 The Danish queen could to block our way by sea. 348 00:36:40,029 --> 00:36:42,230 Natalia Alexeievna... 349 00:36:44,389 --> 00:36:48,549 - Anything else? - An even worse news. 350 00:36:48,750 --> 00:36:51,469 I'm ready for anything. 351 00:36:51,630 --> 00:36:54,830 His Highness's nurse declared under torture 352 00:36:54,831 --> 00:36:56,749 that on the way from Hamburg, 353 00:36:56,750 --> 00:37:04,549 His Highness had repeated relationships with Count Andrei Razumovski. 354 00:37:04,750 --> 00:37:07,310 I do not doubt these statements. 355 00:37:07,469 --> 00:37:11,710 So the Grand Duchess betrayed everyone he could. 356 00:37:12,429 --> 00:37:18,029 - What are your orders? - Arrest Count Razumovski. 357 00:37:19,389 --> 00:37:23,230 Interrogate him secretly and not to inform his father. 358 00:37:24,310 --> 00:37:28,830 - And His Highness? - This is not the right time for a scandal. 359 00:37:32,429 --> 00:37:36,429 I will talk to her You can leave. 360 00:37:51,640 --> 00:37:54,439 Now they act. 361 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:09,120 Am I doing better? 362 00:38:11,560 --> 00:38:15,040 There is always room for better, Your Highness. 363 00:38:15,359 --> 00:38:17,040 What state is your head in? 364 00:38:17,080 --> 00:38:20,279 Don't worry, Virgin Mary protect the Poles. 365 00:38:20,359 --> 00:38:24,640 I hope you don't mind that I took it from you the sword while you slept. 366 00:38:25,959 --> 00:38:31,799 Your Highness, although I would kill them those who do this, you can do anything. 367 00:38:32,520 --> 00:38:37,040 - Who is it? - Lefebvre's guard. They just came. 368 00:38:38,010 --> 00:38:40,490 He is waiting for you in the house. 369 00:38:41,970 --> 00:38:47,010 - We shouldn't keep him waiting. - Gentlemen, follow me. 370 00:39:05,930 --> 00:39:09,331 - Nice to see you, my lord. - I will be brief. 371 00:39:09,490 --> 00:39:12,652 Time is short. Pack your things. 372 00:39:12,653 --> 00:39:13,731 Are we moving? 373 00:39:14,530 --> 00:39:19,049 They say that the pepe you killed they were local mercenaries. 374 00:39:19,050 --> 00:39:24,851 Who hired them and why... no one knows. 375 00:39:25,251 --> 00:39:27,811 It's too dangerous for you to stay here 376 00:39:27,812 --> 00:39:29,690 You are moving to Naples. 377 00:39:29,691 --> 00:39:34,530 I will arrange with King Ferdinand. I'm going to promise him some business advantages. 378 00:39:34,811 --> 00:39:37,611 You will be safe under his protection. 379 00:39:37,651 --> 00:39:41,490 He is just as young and handsome as they say 380 00:39:41,570 --> 00:39:43,090 And married. 381 00:39:45,890 --> 00:39:48,811 Which doesn't hurt a man 382 00:39:57,611 --> 00:40:02,211 Natalia Alexeievna, do you think so? Is Russia your home? 383 00:40:03,450 --> 00:40:07,851 - Do you miss your old life? - Aum, my life is here. 384 00:40:08,090 --> 00:40:11,370 I live for my husband and Russia. 385 00:40:17,410 --> 00:40:21,851 Do you miss your friends or their support? 386 00:40:22,370 --> 00:40:26,611 I didn't think about that. Pavel Petrovich it's everything to me. 387 00:40:26,771 --> 00:40:30,490 He is not only my husband, but also my best friend. 388 00:40:30,691 --> 00:40:33,251 And yet you are looking for friends. 389 00:40:33,890 --> 00:40:35,890 Dangerous, judging according to your correspondence. 390 00:40:35,891 --> 00:40:37,970 My mail? With whom? 391 00:40:38,131 --> 00:40:40,611 With the Queen of Denmark. 392 00:40:40,811 --> 00:40:45,050 - Your Majesty, I... - That's treason. 393 00:40:45,291 --> 00:40:48,611 - Don't you want to justify yourself? - No. 394 00:40:48,771 --> 00:40:53,450 - I would compromise another person. - Who? 395 00:40:53,731 --> 00:40:56,691 - Speak! - On your son 396 00:40:57,771 --> 00:41:02,570 - He made me write to Queen Juliana Maria. - Pavel Petrovich? 397 00:41:03,171 --> 00:41:07,090 - You make me laugh. - You don't know him, Your Majesty. 398 00:41:07,291 --> 00:41:11,410 He hates you, he's plotting a conspiracy. 399 00:41:11,890 --> 00:41:15,010 All he can do is a stupid game. 400 00:41:15,171 --> 00:41:19,211 I would be proud if he would do it a decent conspiracy. 401 00:41:19,212 --> 00:41:23,930 It's just a mask. Dreaming to become emperor. 402 00:41:23,931 --> 00:41:25,210 I've never heard of it. 403 00:41:25,211 --> 00:41:29,930 He has a petition box hanging up on the gate from the Blue Bridge. 404 00:41:30,050 --> 00:41:34,851 He wrote a draft constitution held in a secret place in his office. 405 00:41:35,651 --> 00:41:40,370 When he becomes emperor, he will adopt a constitution. His own words. 406 00:41:56,691 --> 00:41:59,811 Pavel Petrovich, I finally found you! 407 00:42:00,010 --> 00:42:04,410 - What is it? You are not in your waters. - Listen to me. 408 00:42:05,370 --> 00:42:08,398 I will check. And as for your fidelity... 409 00:42:08,399 --> 00:42:10,530 don't hurt Pavel Petrovici. 410 00:42:11,131 --> 00:42:14,651 You should lead the life of a wife faithful. 411 00:42:14,970 --> 00:42:20,291 And if you happen to have a passion, no one needs to know. 412 00:42:20,731 --> 00:42:26,050 As Diderot said: "Women hate women, but they defend each other". 413 00:42:26,530 --> 00:42:30,691 I can understand you. I was too a foreigner in a foreign country. 414 00:42:30,851 --> 00:42:35,771 But you think that's what made me plot a coup d'état? 415 00:42:36,010 --> 00:42:43,570 I didn't do that, even though I was in a difficult position. 416 00:42:43,930 --> 00:42:46,770 Your Majesty, that's what it means that I'm forgiven? 417 00:42:46,771 --> 00:42:51,331 Now I leave you in his hands Stepan Ivanovich Shevkovsky. 418 00:42:51,651 --> 00:42:54,251 It will take you to the fortress. 419 00:42:58,090 --> 00:43:01,651 - Why? - You have no idea? 420 00:43:03,370 --> 00:43:07,331 To take the body of the nurse and give her a decent burial. 421 00:43:07,691 --> 00:43:12,331 And at least mourn her. He just raised you from childhood. 422 00:43:27,131 --> 00:43:31,811 What happened? where is it Andrei Kirillovich? 423 00:43:32,771 --> 00:43:36,611 Another duel. Count Razumovsky he has been missing for three days. 424 00:43:36,811 --> 00:43:41,010 - His private correspondence is checked. - A duel? 425 00:43:41,291 --> 00:43:44,211 - With whom? - I don't know. 426 00:43:45,920 --> 00:43:50,880 Honestly, Your Highness, he is not than an extra hassle for me. 427 00:43:51,079 --> 00:43:54,999 Why is he wanted by the secret police? 428 00:43:55,280 --> 00:43:58,880 I have no idea. 429 00:44:04,199 --> 00:44:08,479 I need to know the contents of the letters, preferably in the smallest details. 430 00:44:10,720 --> 00:44:15,840 Details will emerge even if you leave something out. 431 00:44:16,720 --> 00:44:19,519 But then we will have to doubt it of your loyalty 432 00:44:19,559 --> 00:44:22,159 What did he say before he died? 433 00:44:23,749 --> 00:44:27,950 - Who attacked her and why? - This is where I ask the questions. 434 00:44:28,269 --> 00:44:33,789 He slandered me. He's always hated me. Steal from me... 435 00:44:36,070 --> 00:44:38,668 I don't want to look at her corpse. 436 00:44:38,669 --> 00:44:41,430 There's no point in going to... this fortress. 437 00:44:41,950 --> 00:44:46,749 I cannot refuse my pleasure to discuss with you in my office. 438 00:44:47,629 --> 00:44:50,789 And my office is at the fortress. 439 00:46:23,880 --> 00:46:28,239 - Stepan Ivanovich... - You are so perceptive, Your Majesty. 440 00:46:34,960 --> 00:46:39,400 Fonvisin... are they in this together? 441 00:46:43,559 --> 00:46:45,440 Act one. 442 00:46:49,079 --> 00:46:53,760 The uncle was tall, the gate was low, he didn't bother to lower his head, 443 00:46:54,039 --> 00:46:56,880 and scratched his forehead against the upper threshold. 444 00:46:57,079 --> 00:47:01,679 You can hardly find a wise head who to bear a blow like this, 445 00:47:01,880 --> 00:47:05,719 but uncle, rest in peace he asked after waking up from his drunken stupor, 446 00:47:05,800 --> 00:47:08,039 if the gate was intact. 447 00:47:08,159 --> 00:47:10,119 what is this 448 00:47:12,840 --> 00:47:16,000 It's a play, Stepan Ivanovich. 449 00:47:18,920 --> 00:47:21,239 Put everything back together. 450 00:47:22,239 --> 00:47:26,360 - Should we take up arms? - The weapons? 451 00:47:26,559 --> 00:47:30,679 No, a man must to have weapons. 452 00:47:31,159 --> 00:47:34,960 And he is already soft enough. 453 00:47:35,159 --> 00:47:39,719 What do we do with the evidence against it? Natalia Alexeievna? 454 00:47:40,320 --> 00:47:43,159 We can no longer trust her. 455 00:47:43,320 --> 00:47:47,360 We'll check his room and we will see what he hides. 456 00:47:47,639 --> 00:47:51,000 Put everything back together.