Bread
Series Overview
Set around the Volga river, the story begins around 1900, when Russian peasants are let free and allowed to own their farmlands. But soon they suffer from losses during the 1917 Russian Revolution and the following Civil War. Then, the major national catastrophe is started by Stalin: his communist government kills millions of farmers and steals all their food supplies, causing the longest and deadliest famine all over central Russia during the 1920s and 1930s.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 8 Episodes
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Thu, Oct 6, 1988
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grigori Nikulin
Grigori Nikulin, Yuri Tyurin, Mikhail Alekseyev
Viktor Lebedev
Sergey Astakhov
Department Leadership Roster
Sergey Astakhov
Director of Photography
Viktor Lebedev
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Bannykh
Production Design
Pavel Parkhomenko
Production Design
Natalya Zamakhina
Costume Design
Grigori Nikulin
Director
Grigori Nikulin
Writer
Yuri Tyurin
Writer
Mikhail Alekseyev
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bread
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What is Bread about?
Set around the Volga river, the story begins around 1900, when Russian peasants are let free and allowed to own their farmlands. But soon they suffer from losses during the 1917 Russian Revolution and the following Civil War. Then, the major national catastrophe is started by Stalin: his communist government kills millions of farmers and steals all their food supplies, causing the longest and deadliest famine all over central Russia during the 1920s and 1930s.
How many seasons does Bread have?
Bread comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bread?
Key cast members in Bread include Nikolai Voloshin, Andrey Dudarenko, Sergey Nikonenko, Nina Ruslanova, Natalya Sayko.
Who created or directed Bread?
Bread was developed and directed by Grigori Nikulin.