Demon of the Revolution (Demon revolyutsii)

Demon of the Revolution (Demon revolyutsii) is a 2017 Russian historical TV series. The plot is set in 1915-1917 and depicts the activities of the Russian revolutionary Alexander Parvus (Fyodor Bondarchuk). In the series, Parvus is depicted as the intermediary between the German General Staff and the Russian Bolsheviks and the organiser of Vladimir Lenin's travel back to Russia from Switzerland through Germany in April 1917 (this issue is highly controversial, and a lot of different opinions exist).
Except for the 6-part TV series, released in 2017, the 8-part Director's cut also exists; it was released in 2018 under the title Memorandum Parvusa (Parvus' Memorandum). A two-part theatrical release under the title Lenin. Neizbezhnost (Lenin. Inevitability' English release title The Lenin Factor) was released in 2019. The current page is based on the 6-part release.
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= Revolvers =
== Nagant M1895 ==
Nagant M1895 revolvers are used by Russian revolutionaries Leonid Borisovich Krasin (Dmitriy Ulyanov), Jakub Stanislavovich Ganetsky (Dmitriy Lysenkov) and Khromov (Sergei Legostaev), Parvus' bodyguard Grisha (Sergey Gromov), officers of Russian counterintelligence service Rotmistr (Capt.) Aleksey Nikolaevich Mezentsev (Maksim Matveev), Col. Vasiliy Georgievich Turkestanov (Aleksandr Baluev), and some Russian officers and NCOs. Nagants are also used by Danish police; in this case Nagants are used as a replacement for Danish M1880/85 revolvers.
Both pre- and post-1930 revolvers are seen. Sometimes these models switch to each other due to numerous continuity errors.
== Harrington & Richardson Model 733 ==
Parvus' emissary Sofiya Rudneva (Paulina Andreeva) carries an anachronistic Harrington & Richardson Model 733 which can be standing in for a Bulldog revolver. The nickel finish allows to identify the revolver as Model 733, contrary to a Model 732 which is the same gun except for the blued finish. This particular H&R revolver can be seen in several Russian movies and TV series of 2010s, filmed at Mosfilm.
== Bulldog-style Revolver ==
A revolver is partially seen in the pocket of a Russian emigrant and agent of Russian secret police Ilya Tatarskiy (Evgeniy Konstantinov). It it a Bulldog-style revolver, possibly some kind of replica gun.
= Pistols =
== Luger P08 ==
One of the Danish smugglers uses a Luger P08 during the shootout with police. A Luger is also used by one of the duo of hitmen, making the attempt on Parvus.
== Steyr M1912 ==
The second hitman is armed with a Steyr M1912.
== FN Model 1922 ==
Jakub Ganetsky (Dmitriy Lysenkov) holds an anachronistic FN Model 1922 pistol when he threatens the German ambassador in Denmark.
== FN Model 1906 ==
An unnamed Russian monarchist young woman (Elizaveta Arzamasova) makes an attempt on Parvus, using an FN Model 1906 pocket pistol.
= Rifles =
== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 ==
Russian soldiers are armed with Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles, used as a substitution for original M1891s.
== Karabiner 98k ==
What appears to be an anachronistic Karabiner 98k is seen on the wall in advocate Lunts's apartments.
== Mauser 98-style Short Rifles ==
In the scene at the Swiss-German border, two of the German soldiers hold Mauser 98-style short rifles with bayonets.
== Gewehr 1888 ==
In the above, scene one or two German soldiers hold Gewehr 1888 rifles.
== Unidentified rifle ==
In the same, scene one German soldier holds an unidentified rifle, possibly some pre-98 Mauser.
== Mockup rifle ==
A Swedish border guard carries a mockup rifle. The reason of using of such a crude mockup during close-ups is unclear.
= Footage =
== Nagant M1895 ==
A Nagant M1895 is seen in the documentary footage of the February Revolution of 1917.
== FN Model 1903 ==
An FN Model 1903 is seen in the documentary footage of the February Revolution of 1917.
== Mauser Gewehr 1898 ==
Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles are seen in hands of German soldiers in the documentary footage of WWI.
== Mosin Nagant M1891 ==
Russian soldiers during WWI and the February Revolution of 1917 carry Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles.
== Maxim MG08 ==
A German Maxim MG08 is seen in the documentary footage of WWI.
== Maxim M1910 ==
A Russian armored car, armed with a Maxim M1910, is seen in the documentary footage of the February Revolution of 1917.
== Artillery ==
Some artillery pieces are seen in the documentary footage of the Great War.
= Trivia =
A Russian war loan poster of the Great War era shows Russian soldiers with a Maxim M1910 machine gun. The gunner carries a bebut dagger.
Category:Television
Category:Drama
Category:Thriller
Category:Russian Produced/Filmed
Category:Vladimir Khotinenko