The renowned Russian satirist Mikhail Zadornov has started shooting a full-length film on the history of Russia.

      He has decided to take up film direction in earnest. Mikhail Zadornov with the film crew and equipment arrived in the town of Konstantinov, which harbours one of the largest museums of Sergey Yesenin. The museum became the setting for shooting on May 10.

      According to the film director, the film will consist of two parts, both of them narrating about the epoch of Oleg the Prophet. The official name of the historical film and its release date has not been announced yet.