The Optimists
The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.
Created by: Anastasiya Biryukova, Maksim Koroptsov
Written by: Lily Idov, Alexey Popogrebsky, Mikhail Shprits
Produced by: Valery Todorovsky, Anton Zlatopolskiy
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