Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №2. Testament Empress (2000)
• December 31st, 2000 • 1h 24min
Drama, History
Overview
Having enthroned the wife of Peter the Great and his mistress Catherine I, Menshikov receives unlimited power, thereby causing envy and indignation of his former allies in the coup. Taking advantage of his absence, they are plotting against His Serene Highness. But once again, luck accompanies the brave darling of fortune: having received a warning of mortal danger, he escapes arrest and enters the boudoir of the Empress.
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