Title: Operation Y and Other Shurik’s Adventures (1965) Original Title: Операция «Ы» и другие приключения Шурика Year: 1965 Genre: Comedy Director: Leonid Gaidai Cast: Aleksandr Demyanenko, Aleksei Smirnov, Natalya Seleznyova, Yuri Nikulin, Georgiy Vitsin, Yevgeny Morgunov Runtime: 95 min Release Date: 16 August 1965 (Soviet Union) Country: Soviet Union IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059550/ Description: Operation Y and Other Shurik’s Adventures is a classic Soviet comedy consisting of three humorous short stories connected by the misadventures of the earnest and resourceful student Shurik. In “Workmate,” Shurik must deal with a quarrelsome construction worker; in “Déjà Vu,” he tries to prepare for an exam in an unconventional way; and in the titular segment, “Operation Y,” he foils a robbery planned by a bumbling trio of would-be criminals. Blending sharp satire, physical comedy, and memorable characters, the film became one of the most beloved and popular comedies in Soviet cinema. Its mix of situational humor and quotable moments has made it a timeless favorite among audiences across generations. Release Features: – Legendary Soviet comedy classic directed by Leonid Gaidai – Iconic trio of comic villains and beloved Shurik episodes – Three independent stories with varied humorous scenarios Audio: Ukrainian language | professional multi-voice translation (Parik Production UA)