12 chairs

Who was the first to bring the great novel 12 Chairs to the screen? You say Leonid Gaidai - and it will be a mistake. In our country, the first director was Alexander Belinsky (Leningrad television, 1966). Filming the favorite books of millions is a difficult task. The audience knows the plot in detail. Winged phrases have long gone to the people. Everyone has their own idea of ​​the main characters. In general, dissatisfied will be sure. So the version of 12 chairs, proposed by Alexander Belinsky, of course, will not suit everyone.