The action of the new Russian comedy series “Roots” takes place in Moscow and in the fictional city of Zaleshchinsk (filming was carried out in Yaroslavl). The authors of the project paid great attention to the image of Zaleshchinsk named after the freshwater fish: the city has its own emblem, and the fish theme is reflected in the restaurant menu and street design.

At the very beginning, the audience will be shown how a family living in the Russian outback is escorting the main character, Dima Korolev, to Moscow. The guy says goodbye to his beloved and, having promised to marry her on his return, leaves to conquer the capital. However, the hero returns - now already a successful top manager - only ten years later.

All this time he refused to come to his native land and for this he invented all kinds of excuses. But now he won’t get away: the company in which Korolyov works wants to buy out a local recreation center and build a shopping center in his place, so the presence of the hero on the spot is necessary.

Dmitry takes up a job that only at first glance seems simple - in reality, he will have to face a lot of difficulties.

Relatives who negatively perceive the changes that have occurred with the young man put the sticks in the wheel, they force them to help with the solution of their problems and constantly remind him of his roots. Friends and childhood friends also require communication. But the most difficult thing for Dmitry is to agree with the director of the recreation center, whose assistance is necessary for the successful completion of the transaction.

Due to an unfavorable combination of circumstances, DK is headed by the ex-lover of Korolev - Alena. The girl is still offended by the guy who promised to marry and disappeared for ten years. In addition, she is not indifferent to how people live in her city and what children will do in the event of the closure of a recreation center. An incorruptible girl readily rushes to the center of children's creativity.

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The main role in the project went to the star of "Kitchen" Mark Bogatyrev. His hero is spoiled for money: fashionably dressed, stylishly cut and shaved, drives an expensive sports car and carefully hides the provincial past. All this is reflected in his communication with friends from Zaleshchinsk: the guy behaves arrogantly, constantly, way and in silence, expresses a negative and even squeamish attitude towards everything around. He litter money right and left, believing that the locals can be bought. And in fairness, I must say that almost always he succeeds: many will gladly make any concessions if this brings them several thousand rubles.

Bogatyryov in the image of the capital's arrogance looks very convincing, but the actor himself, who also came to the capital from a small city, Obninsk, does not share the views of his hero. According to the artist, Dima is spoiled by money and a megalopolis.

The ex-lover of Bogatyrev was played by Natalia Skomorokhova, known for the projects “Between Us, Girls” and “Eighties”. In the latter, she appeared in a similar way - disappointed in love and offended by a girl. But if in “Eighties” her character is very young, inexperienced and prone to manifestations of youthful maximalism, then Alena from “Roots” is a more mature person with formed ideals. However, she exiles the former with intrigues with no less pleasure.

Other well-known actors and cavemen performed roles in the series: Renat Mukhambaev and Ksenia Korneva (they played a couple in love), Elena Valyushkina, Sergey Bachursky, Vladimir Sychev, Anna Ukolova, Julia Sules. In addition, the showman Timur Rodriguez took part in the project. He played himself, but at the same time appeared in a very unexpected perspective.

The creators of "Roots" demonstrate a vivid image of a provincial town and the originality of its inhabitants, noticeably different from the inhabitants of megacities. However, the director of the project, Mark Gorobets, notes that he was shooting a far from gloomy story about the difficulties of existence in the realities of the Russian hinterland. The characters of the series live a full life full of events, bright dreams and strong emotions - and also have a sense of humor.

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However, the characters from the province have completely different priorities and tasks than the residents of the capital. The heroes are not up to global goals: adults solve pressing problems, relax in karaoke in the evenings, collect large feasts on holidays, and children remove slate from the roofs, catch rats and extort money from a rich uncle.

However, sometimes authors too impose the traditional image of a hero from the hinterland and abuse stamps. For example, among the problems of the provincials, alcoholism is necessarily listed and the heroes even have to be encoded.

Kinks also occur with romance: one of the heroes waited for a friend for many years to ask permission to meet his sister. He then drags the children's choir to his beloved in the stairwell. Another character is preparing a sentimental video for 32 minutes in the style of Odnoklassniki for his wife’s anniversary.

However, the stories in The Roots are very vital, and the people and the environment are recognizable. Many viewers will definitely see something familiar and close to their heart in the series, while others will simply enjoy the new high-quality comedy project.