Kalashnikov AK-47 (2020) – Filming Locations
War / History / Drama · Directed by Konstantin Buslov · Starring Yura Borisov, Olga Lerman
A Russian military propaganda film about the tank commander Kalashnikov, severely injured in battle in 1941. The accident leaves him incapacitated and unable to return to the front line. While recovering in the hospital, he begins creating the initial sketches of what will become one of the world’s most legendary weapons. A self-taught inventor is only 29 when he develops the now iconic assault riffle — the AK-47. Shot in occupied Crimea.
Where was Kalashnikov AK-47 filmed?
- Moscow, Russia, Moscow – Various scenes depicting Soviet-era Moscow and Kalashnikov's life in the city. Primary location for scenes set in post-war Soviet Moscow showing the urban backdrop of Kalashnikov's early career
- Izhevsk, Russia, Izhevsk – Kalashnikov's work at the weapons factory where he developed the AK-47. The actual factory location where Mikhail Kalashnikov conducted much of his design work and development of the iconic rifle
- Tula, Russia, Tula – Scenes depicting the Soviet weapons manufacturing complex and testing facilities. Historic Russian weapons production center featured in scenes showing the development and testing environment for Soviet military designs