The Russian Way

The documentary unveils the remarkable development of the Arctic, led by the astronomer and geodesist, Alexander Vasiliev. The Russian expedition managed to take measurements that allowed them to establish the exact shape of the planet, all of it back in the XIX century. Their triumph came at a high cost as they had to survive harsh weather conditions, treacherous snowstorms, cope with equipment malfunctions, and encounter fierce polar bears amid bone-chilling frost.

Unearthing a little-known chapter of Arctic exploration, the film uncovers the charm of Spitzbergen — a place where the allure of discovery, pristine wilderness, and extraordinary accomplishments converged.