Vitaly Osipenkov (left) with actor Alexey Anischenko
The filming of the series took place in the most beautiful locations of the Novgorod region, primarily in the town of Borovichi and the village of Volyn. Our colleague, transportation security inspector Vitaly Osipenkov, joined the production as a background actor. On weekdays, Vitaly continued his regular duties at the Chudovo train station, while on weekends, he spent his time on the film set. In this series about border control and smugglers, Vitaly played the role of a passenger in a shuttle bus heading to the village of Kordonka. Along the way, the passengers discover a murdered person... But let’s not spoil the plot — instead, let’s wait for the premiere of episode 43 on TV, tentatively scheduled for spring 2025.
“The actors on set were very friendly, and I’m glad I’ve got to meet them. Their work is no easier than ours. We spent the entire day outside, freezing as we waited for the right scenes to be filmed,” Vitaly shared.
The series will consist of 48 episodes. The storyline follows former border guard Sasha Dymov, who returns to his hometown of Kordonka after serving time in prison on false charges. He finds work as a car mechanic, but cannot remain indifferent to the crimes of local smugglers, which leads him to confront them...
The filming of the series took place in the most beautiful locations of the Novgorod region, primarily in the town of Borovichi and the village of Volyn. Our colleague, transportation security inspector Vitaly Osipenkov, joined the production as a background actor. On weekdays, Vitaly continued his regular duties at the Chudovo train station, while on weekends, he spent his time on the film set. In this series about border control and smugglers, Vitaly played the role of a passenger in a shuttle bus heading to the village of Kordonka. Along the way, the passengers discover a murdered person... But let’s not spoil the plot — instead, let’s wait for the premiere of episode 43 on TV, tentatively scheduled for spring 2025.
“The actors on set were very friendly, and I’m glad I’ve got to meet them. Their work is no easier than ours. We spent the entire day outside, freezing as we waited for the right scenes to be filmed,” Vitaly shared.
The series will consist of 48 episodes. The storyline follows former border guard Sasha Dymov, who returns to his hometown of Kordonka after serving time in prison on false charges. He finds work as a car mechanic, but cannot remain indifferent to the crimes of local smugglers, which leads him to confront them...
