Univer. Novaya obschaga

2013-2014 / 40 episodes

Director: Mikhail Starchak
Genre: Comedy
Country: Russia

Starring: Nastasya Samburskaya, Anna Khilkevich, Elena Valyushkina, Anna Kuzina, Ararat Keshchyan, Stanislav Yarushin, and others.

Synopsis:
Fifth-year students Anton and Kuzya, who were left for the second year, have luck. Their old dorm is being demolished, and in the new building they are placed in a block with three girls — Kristina, Masha and Yana. Michael also returns to the university as a graduate student — to dodge the army. The guys have become older and… more romantic. Now they want not only sex and parties, but also real feelings. However, winning the hearts of the ladies of your heart is not as easy as it seems.

Mike Starchak:

How Far Would You Go for Peace and Quiet?

This series is not just about laughter; it’s about human nature, resourcefulness, and the lengths people will go to protect their way of life. At its core, it’s a story of an entire village coming together in the most unexpected way—by orchestrating an elaborate deception to keep the peace. The pandemic changed a lot for all of us, and in this story, it became a turning point for a small community that finally got a taste of tranquility. But what happens when keeping that peace requires an ongoing lie?

We wanted to explore this idea with humor and heart, showing how ordinary people can become part of something much bigger than themselves. The Popov brothers, once feared by everyone, unknowingly set the stage for an entire town’s biggest scheme yet. But even the best-laid plans have their cracks, and when emotions, relationships, and love come into play, things inevitably spiral out of control.