Nikolai Leshchenko
Writing
Known For

A film combining live action and stop-motion animation about the adventures of the wooden boy Pinocchio and his friends - Pierrot, Malvina and Artemon the Poodle, about the mysterious golden key that opens the cherished door, about the good Papa Carlo and the evil Karabas-Barabas, Duremar, Basilio the Cat and Alice the Fox.
The Golden Key

Depicts Russian Tsar Peter the First's conquest over the Swedes and his son Aleksey's plot to overthrow him.
Peter the First, Part II

A rare Soviet documentary film from 1951, directed by Pavel Klushantsev. It explores the history of humanity’s study of the universe, from ancient astronomy to modern understandings of the solar system, examining the structure of the cosmos, the planets, and advances in scientific space research.
The Universe

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
Arshin Takes a Wife

The Great Patriotic War. The Soviet submarine T-9, passing through the minefields of the North Sea, penetrates the enemy port. Sailors drown enemy transport ships, but soon find out that they are late - enemy troops and weapons are already unloaded and sent to the front. Captain Kostrov finds himself in a situation where a combat mission is almost impossible, but he must fulfill it - for him it is a matter of honor or dishonor.