The life of the most controversial and mysterious Russian ruler, Ivan IV, is light and darkness. Torn between mercy and cruelty, the deeply religious tsar considered himself an awful sinner. Despite being an incredibly educated person, a reformer, and a creator, he was a cruel tyrant. Ivan IV went through glorious victories and bitter defeats. He was blessed with a big love, which he lost in through the darkness of plots. This tragedy changed him, and he morphed into the infamous Ivan the Terrible.
Company: RUSSIA TELEVISION AND RADIO/ SOVTELEXPORT distribution company Release Date: 2020