Zolotaya Orda

Chronological fuzziness and overdrawn fictional characters aside, this fairly small budget Russian historical series still offers a fascinating, often opulent panorama of Russia and the Eurasian steppes during the period of Mongol domination in the 13th and 14th centuries. It's a brilliant evocation of a place and time period most of us know nothing about, and an insight into the Russian experience that very few other Europeans could understand.

I have some criticisms: 1. I think -- though I'm no expert -- that harem politics are over-emphasized in the Mongol context -- what's depicted here seems a later development in other Central Asian and Islamic states, and 2) the stubbornness and sheer stupidity about "love" of various of the fictional characters are adolescent fantasies that don't exist in reality, and detract from the credibility of the story. Very romantic, of course, but...really.

I saw this in a binge on Amazon Prime. Highly recommended for unusual context and content, good performances, cinematography and other qualities. Not perfect, but very good.

This epic 16-part series gives a look at what happened two generations after Genghis Khan swept through what is now Russia and the lands of the Steppes. As long as you don't depend on it for historical accuracy, you won't be disappointed. Intrigue, action, romance, spirituality mingle with complex characters, sumptuous costumes, fine cinematography and acting, and a gorgeous soundtrack to make this an unforgettable period piece. A little improbably soapy at times, but extra points for very strong female characters, including Julia Stiles' doppelganger. We will watch it again.

A film set in the world's strongest empire, the Great Mongol Empire, during its colonial rule of Russia.

A world war film set in the world history when the Great Mongol Empire, the strongest empire in the world, colonized Russia for 240 years.

The Mongol Empire that conquered the world. A world war film set in the world history when the Kipchak Khanate, one of the divided empires of the Great Mongol Empire, the strongest empire in the world, colonized Russia for 240 years.

This film shows well how the Mongol Empire, which boasted the world's strongest army, changed Russian history while colonizing Russia for 240 years. The Mongol Empire, which boasted the world's strongest military force, colonized Russia for 240 years and separated Russia and Ukraine, which were originally one country. This caused the current fierce ethnic conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which became the trigger for the outbreak of the Russo-Russian War. In addition, the Mongol Empire forcibly moved the capital of Russia from Kiev to Moscow. This is why Moscow remained the capital of Russia until the 21st century.

As the Mongol Empire colonized Russia for 240 years, it left behind a huge amount of colonial remnants. This film shows in detail world history how Russia was destroyed during the Mongol Empire's colonization of Russia.

Within 16 x 60 minute episodes there are two big story's, and a multitude of intertwined.

First story is of The High Prince of Russia, Yaroslav; second is a descendant of Genghis Khan, the cruel and sociopathic Berke.

There are at least three hot and attractive women who play a pivotal part and one who masquerades as a man to find her departed husband.

Not many large scale or pitched battles, but quite a bit of swordplay, and of course family and internecine squabbles.

All and all, a well made and acted series. Worth your time. Easy 9/10.

First the series is already subtitled in English. Just accept the words might be different than you might expect. The maps are in Russian but after a while you understand the locations. The story line is about the Grand Prince of the Russia's and the Great Khan. Romance is included with good and bad. The problems within the Russians and Mongols own sides play into the story. Lots of bad events occur on bother sides as well as good. Not possible to out guess events. Enjoy the series for it is done well.