The Property of Republic (1972)

Spring of 1918. Tarakanov, managing the estate of Prince Tikhvinsky, with the help of a former court fencing teacher Marquess and a street kid Keshka, is stealing a collection of paintings and sculptures from the abandoned estate owners. Hoping to transport her abroad, criminals wander with a circus troupe, and in their wake goes a tireless criminal investigator — Makar Ovchinnikov.

• Release Date: 1972-04-24
• Runtime: 2h 11min
• Production Company: Gorky Film Studios
• Production Country: Soviet Union
• Director: Vladimir Bychkov