All language subtitles for Catherine the Great, 1995 Part 2 -en

Summer 1745, Grand Duke Peter,
heir to the crown of all of Russia,

marry a special German princess
her aunt was the ruling empress.

The princess's name was Katariina.

They are remembered in history
better known as Catherine the Great.

..I like it
about this size.

He was innocent,
when he came to court.

All sources say the same thing, ma'am.
The marriage has not been implemented.

What the hell is wrong with them?

He didn't understand,
that fraud...

Sergei Vasilievich.

You are very charming
yes, if I may say so boldly.

I want to hire you for a job
for a task concerning the state.

I didn't bring him here
books to read.

I brought you here
I gave birth to sons.

He must have an heir.

He didn't understand fraud.

do you really love me

For example, Mr. Saltykov is
acted only according to the regulations.

I really love you.

How can you doubt that?
Do you remember our first night?

Just yes. It reminds
me always because

a man can practice whoredom
profession here� where� a woman too.

Politics is raw, ma'am.
Are you sure you can handle it?

But he learned that power is possible
to buy and organize unions.

Grigory Orlov,
at your service, ma'am.

He's a drunkard, a womanizer, a bigot.

And a hero.
- How did Elizabeth come to power?

Who put him on the throne?
Army.

He learned to be ambitious.

When I'm dead, will you
take over? - I'll take it.

He learned to survive
in a deadly game�.

As fate would have it
the throne is yours.

But in politics,
you can never know��.

Katariina thinks she is wise.

He knew that when Elizabeth died,
he has to fight -

not just from the throne
but also from the spirit.

His Imperial Highness, Grand Duke Peter,
is now the Grand Duke of all of Russia.

If he gets power, it will be acquired
I almost got rid of it.

But he also knew that one
a bold blow, would change his fate.

Swear to me that�
you didn't miss it.

Of course I didn't complain about it.

CATHERINE THE GREAT
PART 2

If my husband, Tsar Peter III
would not have crowned himself.

So he could have
to rule half a year longer.

When I usurped power in June 1762,
I didn't make a similar mistake.

I was orthodoxly crowned in the cathedral
in Moscow, in September of the same year.

So I became God's anointed.

It was extremely important.

I held power by a hair's breadth.

The army was on my side.
Or at least junior officers.

I was a woman, a foreigner.

Although many of my political friends
they thought that I would only be a deputy ruler

to my son Paul.

But it wasn't enough for me.

I had dreams. I read Voltaire,
Rousseau, Diderot, Montesquieu.

I was a real girl of the Enlightenment.

I wanted to drag Ven�j�
out of the Middle Ages into the new era.

Above all, I wanted to end the creepy
serfdom, where 10 million Russians -

belonged either to landowners,
to church court or state.

In short, I wanted to
of the revolution.

Murder!
He murdered Peter!

But Ivan lived!
Ivan lives!

Ivan is a real tsar!
He is the right ruler chosen by God!

Did you set him free?

Yes, ma'am.
But reluctantly.

I thought you said that
he must have been crazy.

Cut it, ma'am.
Russians love crazy.

People, then.
- Why?

They believe theirs
to be closer to God.

It's unbelievable. - never trust
to the monk. That's what my father used to say.

I believe Ivan
to be a danger to you.

All the sources say
that he is weak.

Why then did Elizabeth like
Tail locked in Shlisselburg?

The blood of the Romanovs flows through him. And you
was proclaimed tsar when he was still in the cradle.

What else?
- The people love her, madam.

Oh, because he's crazy?

No. But because he has been
like them, a prisoner from birth.

That secret police of yours
connects dangers everywhere.

I believe there are many people who are
much more dangerous to you than Ivan.

They say Ivan is crazy,
connected to religion.

As long as he
el��, he is a danger.

Look, you can't.
- I can't what�?

You know what I mean.
After St. Petersburg.

Tough, I've told you again and
again that I was not involved in it.

But you have rewarded
the men who murdered them.

I just repeated it
what everyone is talking about.

Hard, �l� start.

It's good.
Ivan is a danger to you.

But Kato, I'm begging you not to
you let him be where he is now.

No matter what you do
measures against him.

That would be crazy.

What the hell are you explaining?

His majesty will take care of it
matters of state only, sir.

Your name is not
on today's list.

Or on the list?
Perhana, don't you know who I am?

Count Vorontsov, tell this clown here,
that I want to meet the empress immediately.

Is his name on the list?
- I don't seem to be, Chancellor.

In this case, he
will not receive you.

Alexei Razumovsky.
- I see you are back.

Politics pulled back.
It's nice to see you.

His majesty takes
I answer you now, Your Highness.

Chancellor of the Exchequer.
- Count Bestu�ev.

Well, let's go,
it is not appropriate to wait for the empress.

Your majesty.
- My dear friend.

We have dreamed
from a moment like this.

We are, ma'am.

I appointed you Vice-Chancellor.
- Your majesty shook me.

Well, tell me. We always were
so forthright between us.

I understood correctly that
Count Vorontsov still remains chancellor?

He still represents the old nobility
and landowners. That's why I can't separate him.

Excuse me, ma'am, but
should i just forget it

he ruined my life and
kicked me out?

I do not have a chance
separate him...

at this moment.

It takes time,
and we have to be careful,

but together we change
of this country.

"L'homme est n� libre et
partout il est dans les fers".

Man is born free,
but is still everywhere in chains.

Rousseau.
You don't read his works?

He is a little too revolutionary
to my taste, ma'am.

I know you, don't I?

Lieutenant Potemkin,
your majesty.

You lent me that cross.
- Yes, ma'am.

Did I ever give it to you
back to you?

You didn't, ma'am.

I've been forgetful.

But I do
I will return it to you.

I promise you that.

For the gorgeous and awesome princess lady
To Catherine II, Empress of all Russia,

from your loyal subjects, Tsernikovin
On behalf of the 2nd degree tradesmen's guild -

long life and
brilliant administration.

Yemelyan Pugat�ov,
your majesty.

Your Imperial Majesty,
Empress Catherine II, God's Chosen Ruler.

Little mom, I'm three
the head of a small village.

I fought in the war with Russia
on the south side.

They want me to be quiet, because
they know I'm telling the truth.

Let him speak.

Little mother, my people have no money to pay
taxes and high rents for landowners.

They have no food, and yet you refuse
throw them out of their own lake.

Our young men are fighting
and die in your armies.

About our young women
making slaves.

Little mother, we are hungry.

Little mother, we are scared.

Little mother, we are angry.

This audience is over.

Take them away.
- No!

Let her go in peace.

Your majesty.

Did you meet him?
- I don't.

So who is your audience?
- Nothing like that.

He had something urgent
things to take care of,

but he will meet me
when I'm his godfather.

When?
- On his own time.

It doesn't work. He owes us.
The Holy Church sets a time for the meeting.

Your mercy... - The Holy Church has
certain benefits that are denied to others.

Or did you get it, didn't you?
Well...

no more than 10 years of forced labor,
makes the rebellious spirit subside.

What exactly are you waiting for?

Excuse me, Your Highness, but is it
the empress changed her mind about this man?

Tell me, Lieutenant...
- Potjom too, your highness.

Do you want to advance in your career?
- Of course.

In this case, do as
I'm talking, tomorrow I'll take it!

Your Excellency.

You took a solemn oath
Before God�.

Then why do you doubt me?

Your majesty
has already made numerous reforms:

Renewed industry,
Adoption of papal currency.

We have waited in vain
restitution of church property.

Patience is a virtue.
- Everything has its limits.

You rose to power with the support of the Church,
it comes with responsibilities.

Try to understand that I'm not talking
for myself, but for others,

much for those greater than me.

I understand completely.

I made a promise. - Your majesty
of course, do as you see fit,

but I must remind you that�
the late tsar donated church funds to the nobility.

I have seen the list. Your
your name is there�.

But I don't speak for myself.
- I know who you're talking about.

I think I must remind
of trouble, your majesty.

Understand the difficulties.

Get this thing taken care of.

Potjom too... I guess
you know that name.

But...
- But what?

Excuse me, your majesty,

but you give him 10,000 rubles
and the rank of court master.

So you want to meet him at court?

Why else would I?
to him that value?

Bless me.

Tsar Peter was God's
correct selected.

This German woman murdered
her and stole her holy crown.

What does the Holy Church do about it?
Not what. Not what!

Your grace, Peter's blood
it's also in your hands if you don't do anything.

You have to ban them.

You must believe
the faithful against him.

Brother good, I have heard
what you say and I will take them into consideration.

Leave with peace of mind.

Put them down.
Destroy them.

God's messenger, perhaps?
- Your mercy.

No. I've had enough
of prudence and diplomacy.

He has no intention whatsoever
kept his promise.

Well, or is it?

No. But what this crazy monk
can you really do it?

Alone, just get yourself
shot or hanged.

But under guidance...

We know that he
his power has grown weak.

We know we could do it
against the people, but it is not enough.

That would only lead to rebellion.
We have to give them a new leader.

Someone to fight for.

A new ruler.

Oh, look how he's smiling.

You don't want to keep our son,
Gregory?

Grigory.
- Do you know what people are talking about?

I don't think so
I'm not good for you.

And that you're just looking for an opportunity
get rid of me.

I have made you
one of the richest men in Russia.

I'm not stupid, Katariina. Money is not power,
you owe me more than money.

I have given you more.
- Are you?

What am I to you? Your majesty
breeding ground, not even recently.

For God's sake.
- Well then, marry me.

I don't think the idea really appeals?

I am the empress. My marriage is
a political thing. - Is it?

You know it is.

It could pay
both of our lives.

It could.

But remember one thing, Kato.

Remember who made you an empress.

Yes, my brother.
Ivan is your real tsar.

The German woman is a usurper and
thief! He steals your son for his army.

He steals your money for his taxes
and even steals the lands of the holy church!

God bless your people!

Your instincts were better than mine.

I know that dark look on your face.

Well?
- The monk's escape was well planned.

We have put a finder's reward on him.
But what hasn't happened.

It is said that the church
protect her, madam.

The priests hide him.

That explained that
not even you can find him.

Was there anything else?
- Name.

A name that is whispered
in inns, markets and churches.

Ivan.

Ivan.

We came to meet
prisoner no. from 1.

Open the door.

It will take a moment, come with me.

Prince Ivan.

Ivan?

Do you know your name?

Prisoner...

number...

one.

Did you know who your friend was?

Do you know who you are?

I...

I...

I... am...

one day...

Yes, one day?

Tsar.

Tsar.

Tsar.

Tsar.

Tsar of Russia.
One day.

Tsar!

Tsar!

Tsar!

Tsar of Russia.

Tsar.

Tsar.

Tsar...

Sir, Your Highness.

Will you have a glass, sir?
- What? I don't.

It kept the cold feeling away.
It's terribly cold here.

Even in summer,
due to the thickness of the walls.

Only drink if you feel like it.

This order has been issued by
Elizabeth and confirmed by Tsar Peter.

That's right, sir.

For 10 years we have been
as his jailers.

That's a long time, sir.

If you could
to speak for us.

This life is...
We never even see the sun.

We all knew
Stefan Sheshkovsky,

but neither of you knew,
who was that other gentleman?

Count Bestu�ev. My family
met him in Ukraine.

What about that woman?
Was not.

Neither do those gentlemen
why Captain Mirovich thought so.

Neither of you ever saw any of them
spiritual. They were never here.

Did you see the order?
- That's it.

That the priest may be called to him,
but not the book.

If someone tried to approach
without the ruler's command,

his guards are
determined to kill him.

Is that so. - I strongly recommend,
that you cancel the order, madam.

If something happens to her, just forgive me,
but people will say:

First Peter and now Ivan.
You probably understand the risk.

But there is no greater risk,
that he would become an intermediary for the rebellion?

A very small chance.
- Maybe not, though.

For an ordinary person, he is
the legendary prince.

Ivanishka, the true Tsar,
who set them free.

It's a very easy way
make your position safe, madam.

Name your son ruler,
and become his viceroy.

Paul, you don't
have nothing better to do�?

Don't you have reading assignments?
Then go read about it�.

Unbelievable that my husband had it
that same low taste.

I confirm that order
of Prince Ivan.

They are out.
The people, then.

When they think Ivan will release
them. I will do it.

You look confused.

You mean you were going to
end serfdom?

When the time is right and then
when I have the power to do so.

Surely you support me there�?
- I'll support you no matter what, madam.

Why didn't you tell me?
- I had no such feelings.

Or one? The church is going to usurp
power, and you keep me in the dark!

And what about that madness
ending serfdom will...

Oh to the madness? - You seem to forget Stefan
Sheshkovsky, that your entire career is due to me.

At least in my early career.
I haven't forgotten about it.

He doesn't trust you.
And listens to you.

You could probably direct them, of course
subtly, away from such politics.

My father is
born into serfdom.

He taught himself to read and write.
He then became a scribe.

He wrote his master's letters. Other landowners
heard about it and asked him to write for them too.

For 30 years, he got everything
his money and then bought his freedom.

I think the price
it was worth it.

I hope you dined well, Lieutenant. He
always dines very sparingly with the inner circle.

Certain things are worse. Bad language,
remember bad talk and you'll lose your temper.

No more formalities.
For example, get up when he comes and goes, etc.

It doesn't work for him. Anyone can break
label� should be fined 10 kopecks.

Remember that we
everyone should be happy.

It is not easy to be brave if
must be like a cucumber. - What?

That's what he said.

Language. I have written
with M. Voltaire about it�.

And he told a delightful story
to me about a woman at the court of Versailles.

This great person,
started saying:

"That horrible baver bothers me."

"The languages got completely confused."

"It's a shame, otherwise
everyone would have always only spoken French.”

What an actor's soul
it's hidden in you.

In hiding, Alexei Razumovsky?

You can get that in politics
practice daily.

"Probitas laudatur et alget."

Virgil?
- Juvenal.

Exactly, exactly.

Satires.
Did you find the quote apt?

Totally.

I praise integrity and
still it gets cold in the street.

Not if you were a little too much
free in your cynicism.

So too with your hand.

"Macte nova virtute, puer,
sic itur ad astra.”

Juvenal again?
- No, when from Virgil.

I promised to return it.
- It would be an honor for me if you would keep it.

This is your beloved family treasure.

Not really. That's right
belonged to my grandfather.

Right. He was
ambassador, right?

So was. He was Tsar Alexei
Mihailovit� in service.

There is one story associated with it,
that when he was in Copenhagen.

Its ruler at the time had fallen ill and
received him in the court bedroom.

However, my grandfather insisted
I also sleep for myself.

When he wanted to negotiate
of real quality.

Was a bed brought for him?
- Brought.

And he put the earth in it
and took care of the tsar's affairs from among the pillows.

A very unusual couple.
- I agree. - Really.

I know what you're thinking
about me and my brothers.

We have provinces, but
no families and no descendants.

But remember that thanks to Katariina, we have
just as much to lose as the old nobles.

I saw between us,
we own 10,000 serfs.

What his majesty would need
would be by the side of a husband, a strong man.

One who would be strong
interest in certain things.

Interesting idea,
but maybe he will choose one himself.

I take it you don't know Latin?
You didn't understand that quote from Virgil.

"Macte nova virtute, puer,
sic itur ad astra.”

It means: blessing for your courage
boy, you'll travel to the stars with that.

There would be one more
quote from Virgil:

"Latet anguis in herba."

The snake is hiding in the grass.

What a clear sky
this is the night. - Yes.

The stars seem so close.

You could almost go to them
reach out and touch.

But it's just an illusion.
They are too high.

Out of reach.

Damn me.
- I guess that's how it works.

Anyone else interested?
Try his luck?

Interest.

I accept your challenge.

From 1000 rubles. - Unfortunately, that
is too much for me.

But you never lose.
Everyone knows it.

Then they know more than me.
- It didn't just start to scare me, did it?

No, no, sir, but like others, my pocket
are empty and many debts on top of that.

I feel scared.
I think you're a coward.

If you put it that way, you don't
leaves me with a lot of choice.

No!

No! - They almost blinded
his left eye.

Where is he?
- Nobody seems to know.

He left St. Petersburg next
in the morning and simply disappeared.

Find him, Kovia.

Look for them.

I�m listening and
God hears, �iti.

Holy man, I lost
my husband to the plague and my son to the war.

Cherish his memory,
because he is your son.

Respect him because
he sees what we don't.

Love him because
God loves him too.

I�m listening and
God hears, brother.

Holy man, I have a terrible butt,
that makes me cry like a little boy.

I think I'll come soon
go crazy with this.

Tell me about yourself.
You are an officer.

My place of service is
in Shlisselburg.

You look like a man who
is from the south.

Yes I am, I'm from Ukraine.

My family is noble, but
my grandfather fought against Peter the Great.

He and my father were deported,
and I was born in Siberia.

I understand. You are set
I suffered the sins of your grandfather,

which happened before
you were even born. It gnaws at you.

Yes, but listen. This country
needs a real Romanov.

You're crazy.
- Am I?

Why did he come here?
Because he's scared.

He knew that if Ivan was free, yes
people would support him by the thousands.

And he is here. And you�
you are responsible for the guard.

But what about men?

Do you think they want to retire
in this cemetery for the rest of his life?

A diplomatic mission?

A very important one.
There might be a war against Turkey.

We need allies.

I know what this is.
And here is my answer to that.

He can't do this to me
and you know it damn well.

His majesty is for you
Extremely generous.

You would all like it
your title and account.

The only condition is that�
You left the Russians in a hurry.

So you are there
both included?

I'm talking to him.
- His majesty is not in St. Petersburg now.

Where is he?
- Elsewhere.

The army does not accept this.

They put him on the throne,
so they can damn well take it from him.

I would not recommend the source
to that line. That is treason.

And that's right again
to the Privy Chancellor's circle of power.

You can't break into me.
Let's see how it still works.

Just an escort for you, Your Highness.

Here together?

Have you ever thought of
that when we fight among ourselves,

so Katariina is here�
always a winner.

Divide and rule, Count Bestu�ev.

Surely you have noticed
what this has led to. To complete power.

Is that what you want?
Katarina the liberator?

We didn't get our conversation
never ending, Mr. Potemkin.

Or should I say, brother.
- No, since I haven't sworn my oath yet.

I'm happy about that�.

I have come to tell you that the danger is over
and that you don't have to hide here anymore.

Do you think I would hide here?
- Don't you then?

I don't.

"Sic itur ad astra."

You don't understand.
- Maybe you don't understand.

I offer you everything.

You don't seem to understand it,
that I am here of my own free will.

But you deliberately got my attention.
- Yes.

And I have seen wanting
the look in your eyes. - Just yes.

Then you are right,
I don't understand.

All my life I have traveled
ways of operation and risks�.

The road that leads to power,
to riches and perhaps even greatness.

I�ll offer you all that.

I know, but there's always another way
towards me which leads towards God.

God is not
at the end of every road?

Me...You� just there
in your shining robe...

No man can
hiding his true nature.

I can only assume you don't understand
the size of your opportunity that you refuse.

My occasion? Oh
the place of the empress's broodmare?

Y�n emperor?

Damn you!

Not that they curse me,
but you. - What has happened?

Who does he think he is?
Who does he think I am?

He treated me like I was
some street whore selling my body.

I'm in hell!

Now look at me.

Catherine II in tears of the lieutenant
because he became a monk.

The problem is that�
he's the one, Kovia.

I know that.

He could have been equal
to me in every way.

I could have split the size
my life with him.

You sound like a bridge, yes
like you've already given up.

Isn't it ironic?

The only great consolation in my life would be that my
my meanest subject would spend the night with me.

With me.

I feel...

I feel completely lost.

Coward.

Where's the captain?
- Right at the start.

Listen to me!

We have the courage to do so
even if he doesn't have it.

12 men against all of Russia?

Ivan is from Ven�j�. Romanov,
God's chosen.

Evening Sasha. Look at your uniform,
it's really dirty.

Sasha, are you okay?

Watch him here.

Catch as many as you can
and take care of the wounded and the dead.

What about this?

Lock yourself back in the cell.
To a separate cell.

Get up.

Your grace.
- I know, I've heard.

What can we do?
- We don't know.

But surely something...
- Nothing, it's all over.

We must pray
For Ivan's soul.

I know what people are saying.

First Peter and now Ivan.

Designed by a German woman
starting from scratch.

Isn't that so?
- Yes, ma'am.

Leave us now.
- Mrs.

Chancellor. - That's why it is
better to execute Mirovich.

And make him a martyr?
- Showing mercy is always a sign of weakness.

But in this case,
would be the same as admitting your guilt.

Vice Chancellor Bestu�ev, how
what would you advise to do?

I agree
with the chancellor, ma'am.

He's here somewhere.

Murder!
Murder!

Murder, of a German
by the "Empress"!

First he killed Peter,
her own husband.

Now Ivan's who was
the real tsar.

Murder!

Murder!

As you know, good gentlemen.

In the last two months
our relationship with the Sultan of Turkey has deteriorated.

I have to tell you now that he
has captured our Russian ambassador.

In fact, it seems that he
has declared war on us.

I'll see you tomorrow, Chancellor.
This is an insult to our motherland.

I strongly recommend
that we don't end our problems.

I always advise people to think
carefully before acting.

You have made many changes,
when you came to power.

And I am
passed them all.

But for some time now I have noticed,
that you are secretly abolishing serfdom.

My opinion on that matter
has never been a secret.

Slavery is horrible.
- Still, it can affect some.

But now you are going to war
Against Turkey.

How can I be satisfied?
- Oh why?

Because otherwise you are not
I am humiliated in the eyes of all of Europe.

And because you have to do it
to war. Can you tell me who pays for it?

Serfs? No.
Do you trade? No.

Landowners pay
everything, as always.

Landowners who pay into your coffers
taxes that give their sons to your army.

Landowners surveying their property
serfs or whatever you want to call them, ma'am.

Destroy their property and you're done
past. They attack you.

And God help me,
I'm going to fight alongside them.

You didn't say what.

I thought we had
had the same dream.

He's right, ma'am.
You can't avoid war.

I don't want to avoid it. - Then you have
you have to have the landowners on your side.

God, even you don't understand this.

Just look at England
or France.

A small country in terms of size, Russia,
but in terms of wealth, it's a completely different class.

Why�? Because in those countries a free man
works on his farm for pay,

or pay rent to a rental company.

I don't want to make renting poor,
but make them rich.

If it goes that way, madam, then you will
either a war against Turkey or a civil war.

Krisha.

You�.

So now he sent you.

I didn't come at Katariina's request.

He has no information about it,
that I am here.

Why then? - You have lost sight
also used in this little place.

In addition to what else?
- Everything, I guess.

But maybe you don't
good looking.

Surely he didn't send you?
Then why are you here?

Just to remind you that�
we are at war and that you are a soldier.

Just to remind you that�
there's a whole world out there.

This is how you have become known
Krishna, right?

Yes, I think so.

I think I know you better.

So what should you do,
I'm sure he respects them.

See you,
dear Krisha.

Colonel.

The uniform suits you better.

Much more colorful.

Better.

I have come to please
your majesty.

It is very appropriate.
- And I have come to ask for your blessing.

You know you've got it.
With all my heart.

Well... I don't want to hold you.

Goodbye, Colonel.

Congratulations.
- Your majesty.

It's all yours
thank you, Kovia.

Do you really think so?

Oh God, let him
to return intact.

Oh God, I guess not
sent him to his death.

My dear Colonel, you certainly are
busy driving the Turks away,

but I just wanted to write and say that�
you don't put yourself in too dangerous situations there.

I heard you use situations to your advantage,
but your loss would be a tremendous blow to our ideals.

Do you remember, our favorite
the poet's instruction:

"Non Omnia possumus omnes."

I tried to do everything myself.

The Turks are busy
today, gentlemen.

Let's see what we can do
done for that matter.

Turn that aside and
I hit the back door with a cannon.

They beat us to pieces.
It is defended by 500 musketeers.

Personally, I would say 1000.

Most of us are
have done this before.

It will be hot here, but
we really enjoyed it.

Speed is the key here.
Remember that.

High speed and head down. Crush them
before they try to reload.

I tell you that
we made the Turks flee.

That's true, but they
still fighting back.

The enemy boss is
Extremely confident.

mother?

My dear general, the Turks
bombarding the roads with cannonballs.

I'm bombing again
you did with my letters.

First, however, congratulations
you made your promotion,

and I say it doesn't
was due to me,

just my own
your brave achievement.

The whole of Europe celebrates your victory.

General.

Cossacks.
But where do they come from?

Does it have a space?

Back there!

I have an offer for you. Join the normal
for army service under my command.

I can make you a colonel right away.
And you get everything your men want.

You don't remember me, do you?
My job was to keep you.

I'd like to make it up to you
and also this day.

The war will end
in a few months.

I can take care of you
are well rewarded. The Empress is generous.

We don't fight empress
on behalf of not Russia.

We fight because the Turks
destroyed our village and killed our people.

Annoyance.

Your majesty.

General.

I say this to you,
you always surprise me.

You are coming back from the war
As the most celebrated hero -

and unfortunately you ask
I left the command.

I hope your majesty
sees fit to grant my request.

I could do that,
if I knew the reason for it.

Am I required to have one?

I think you are for me
owes an explanation.

Or I am
owe you?

Of course.

The subject is forever
owe to his ruler,

whatever it would have cost
for him. I had completely forgotten about it.

I'm glad you remembered that.

You just sit here.

More than a thousand kilometers away
from the battlefront and you talk about honor.

On the battlefield it is
only the smell of meat,

when it matters. Screams from the injured,
who are in terrible pain.

Hope has disappeared from them.
Why? Why?

Seen through the eyes of a soon-to-be-dying boy.

I will settle for you.
You are not a liar.

I wanted to be a commander, but...

I found...

You found that being a commander
means being alone.

Right.

Right.

Forgive me.

What?

I thought about my grandfather when he nursed
tsar's things between the pillows.

You don't want to know what
what was i thinking

Meet our favorite
from the poet's text:

Typical of you.
What's up?

"Nunc scio quid sit amor."

Now I know what love is.

A German woman milks you
dry with taxes.

He robs boys of ideas,

from wives to men,

And you cry out to God:
Why did you take Tsar Peter from us?

Why did you let him be killed
our real tsar?

But God cannot be mocked.
That was a lie. He didn't kill Peter.

He hanged Peter
on his neck, but he didn't die from it.

He is alive, ready to lead you.
Ready to set you free.

Look at him!

He will break your chains.
Obey and follow him!

Peter! Peter!
Peter! Peter...

The entire Volga region is in rebellion.

According to the latest information, part of the army
of the troops has joined Pugat�ov's side.

What? - I don't believe a word of that.
- Just rumours.

I agree, madam.
It doesn't make any sense.

For some reason, no one
join the side of that �lyt�m� scammer?

Wigs!

We send them to fight
wig sucks.

Their muskets rust
and swords grow dull,

but the most important thing is
make sure the wig is neat and powdered.

Hot day wig
causing heatstroke, ma'am.

And you also spread in them.

You knew that the Turks
did they call the russian soldiers bench hunters?

Or as squatters
on top of everything?

Because they are lions,
led by donkeys.

I will mention one general one
in this system of the disease:

and that's our army,
which is barbaric and �lyt�n.

Anything else? - Pugat�ov is
started minting its own coins.

Right. That must not be allowed.

General Khar, you can lead
punitive forces against these rebels.

I want them
to be stopped quickly.

Just like you
your majesty says.

Why didn't you send me?

Krisha... - I meant what�
I said in session, Kato.

Most of your generals are ��li�it�.
- I agree.

But not General Khar.

Oh Krisha, you are at times
absolutely impossible.

A couple of months ago you insisted,
that you could leave the commander's duties.

Khar may be a competent general, but
he is a butcher, like all the others.

He fights, fight fight
after and slaughters people by the thousands.

And everything he can only accomplish
is an incitement to revolution.

And you know a better way.
- Of course.

But the truth is, that's not why you're going
me because you want to keep me here.

Krisha.
- The emperor of Y�n is on a break.

This is no use, you know?
There's no point in arguing.

I have never been
so happy

The situation is absolutely hopeless, General.
- Give the recovery command.

Yes, General.

We've crushed everyone
Turks from the south.

The Tatars have to sell it. Khar
you know that, but we can go further.

First, we break this intersection point,
it gives us control over the southern locations.

Then we build a port here,
where we go to the Black Sea, are you listening?

Yes, of course.

Then we simply separate
of the Crimean Turkish Empire,

and we will make it an independent state,
without the shedding of blood.

You haven't listened to a word
what have i explained, eh?

I have received information that the rebels
have besieged General Khar.

You warned me about it�.
- Why haven't you told me?

Because I knew yours
wanting him in his place.

You must send
me in his place now.

It's enough for you!

That's it.

Are you sure it's him
their information is reliable?

That old typical story,
Pugat�ov stole his wife.

It has started for him
get used to it.

He thinks one belongs
to the real tsar.

Still. - I would put it
I bet my life on it.

In fact, that's what I'm going to do too. - He won't let it
so forgive me if things go wrong.

Does not go. - He doesn't trust you.
You are one of the few he can trust.

There is no room for mistakes. Apart from that
skills begin to rust at court,

when we just talk and
let's grind politics.

Time to get my hands less dirty
for a long time.

Stop.

Your face doesn't look familiar.

At least I remember you. You fought
In Orenburg, right? - Yes.

So do I, my brother.
So do I.

What is your business? - See her
to his majesty Czar Peter, 50 dozen.

Here�.
- No no no.

Take it, drink his health
in honor of. Long live the Tsar! I will go.

What exactly are you doing here?
I� know you.

Didn't you fight in Orenburg?
- I didn't fight.

I fought and killed
six bastards here.

It's good.
It's good.

Long live the Tsar!

You�. - Yes. I'm sorry,
but this was inevitable.

You should have
take me up on my offer.

I know that they
continue to fight.

They continue to fight
without me.

I am in a position where I can do it
your spirit, just as you did to me.

I'll do it. Paid what�
paid. You get my word of honor for that.

I spit out your honorific.

They tore a little
your army to pieces.

Cowards!
Traitors!

Fight!
Fight them� answer!

We've heard it all
these references already before, madam.

We executed Mirovich
and did he become a martyr?

That started this rebellion. If you kill
I close the door, and another and another replace it.

Some kind of mercy
would be a sign of weakness, madam.

You can't afford it!

Thank you good gentlemen.
I will at least announce my decision.

Together, they are a powerful couple.

And they have compelling arguments.

I'll take their arguments!

But they argued with reasonable grounds,
your arguments, on the other hand, were made with emotion.

Yes. I asked you to open the Pugat door,
because I gave him my word of honor for it.

Krisha. - Lock them in jail
or deport, it doesn't matter to me.

But if you execute them,
you beat me to it.

That's not what it's about
for agreeing to the service.

There are huge stakes involved.

You and I have
it's all in the game.

If you deny me this,
you won't see me at court.

How dare you? How
dare to set such conditions?

Because I am
equal to you.

I have earned my place by your side. If you deny it,
you destroy everything. Then our time is over.

General Potemkin.

I know about your personal debt
For Pugat�ov, or what you pretend it is.

It's not about pretending. Empress
you know that too. I haven't hidden anything.

Well, you can never be quite sure
whose real motives, right?

But anyway
let me give you a little advice:

Keep your job. Make her
favors to his majesty, Delight him.

Collect titles and assets,
but don't get involved in politics.

Well, you are
pretty little lady.

I didn't make it last time
to see better. Do you remember?

I remember.
- You're going to have a hard time, aren't you?

I don't know.
- That would be wise, lady.

Because if you don't,
so I'll take your place.

Or is that what you do? If I like
you here or I'll banish you,

will you take my hand?
Why?

Is it right that people can
buy and sell like pets?

No. - Is it correct that� millions
do they starve so that their hosts can gain weight?

No. - It's not what you call it
your empire? It's creepiness.

So what would you put in its place?
You would kill, burn and destroy.

But what would you build?

Everyone is born equal.

But they are still everywhere in chains.

Rousseau. - I don't know who said that,
but it is the word of God.

You asked what I would build. I say
to you, that I would build a new world.

I would build a world where
all people were born free.

Where everyone would be equal.
That's what I'd build!

To the ruins of the old ones? - When building
house, then you have to level the ground first.

No no. You have to swear by it
good foundation.

Did you hear everything? - A dangerous man,
with dangerous thoughts, madam.

Kato, you'll do
executes Pugat�ov.

You say the same words as
Chancellor Vorontsov.

They are the same.

If I do that, I'm taking a risk
lost�� Krishan.

I don't think you'll lose him.
- You don't know him.

Not as good as you�
but I know you well enough.

And the men of science. They make a noise about their honor,
but in the end they always only pursue their own interests.

Think about what is at stake.
Think what Krisha has to lose.

I can only think of what I might
lost, either way.

It's not too late yet.
I ask that you allow him.

I�m begging you.

If you kill them, you are setting yourself up
that man's power forever.

You will keep the Russians in chains
for several hundreds of years.

Give me a sign.
Save them.

I prayed to you!
- You demand it�.

All right, I demanded it.
And I also gave a warning.

I saw the man myself,
I saw what he really was like.

I had no other choice.
- You were afraid of Vorontsov and Bestu�ev.

I was afraid of the Pugat doors.
- But not me.

You thought I was just selling
empty days of my honor.

And that in the end I would still come to you.
- I thought you would have at least listened.

What?
- Makes sense.

Good God! Will our relationship fall apart
immediately, if only once, once...

An important political issue knocks your pride?
- This is not about my pride,

but yours! The truth is, you don't
sustained equality.

You could crown me Ven�j�n
to be emperor, but I would still be only one emperor.

Fuck you then. - Yes, we do
I guess we're both pretty damn good.

His words echoed
in my ears all my life.

Maybe we were
both cursed.

It broke my heart.
And maybe he too.

But neither of us was the type to
that they wouldn't have gone to wallow in their own arms.

He took the Crimean peninsula for me and
fulfilled my dream of connecting the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea.

I have been told that�
In France, I am called:

Catherine le Grande.

Le Grande -
with a masculine prefix�.

Catherine the Great.

I won all the wars I fought and
I annexed vast new territories to the empire.

I reformed the laws and
institutes.

I brought Russia into a new era.

I think I deserve the title:
Catherine the Great