Lermontov. Doomsday

Set in Pyatigorsk in July 1841, this historical drama focuses on the hours leading up to a duel between Lermontov and his friend Martynov. The two men, who were close companions only days prior, have suddenly become bitter enemies. As the scheduled encounter at the foot of Mount Mashuk approaches, various acquaintances and family members of the duelists attempt to intervene and stop the fight from happening.

The film was written and directed by Bakur Bakuradze, following his 2007 film Moscow. Produced by Sergei Selyanov, the production features Ilya Ozolin in the title role and Evgeny Romantsov as Martynov. The supporting cast includes Vera Engalycheva, Semyon Aleshin, Denis Paramonov, and Bogdan Goloschuk, with a total of 27 credited actors and 55 crew members. Released in October 2025, the movie has a runtime of 104 minutes. It has received a positive reception from viewers, holding a 7.9 rating on IMDb based on 89 votes.