Natalka Poltavka

This film is the first adaptation of an operetta written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko. It follows the trials and tribulations of Natalka and Peter (Petro). The sweethearts planned to get married; however, Natalka's father does not approve of the marriage because Petro was not affluent enough to keep Natalka in the manner he thought that she should be kept. Petro goes off to earn the required fortune.

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Ekaterina Osmyalovskaya

Natalka

M. Platonov

Petro

G. Manko

Vozny Tetervakovsky

Ivan Patorzhinsky

Vyborniy Makohonenko

Stepan Shkurat

Mikola, Petro's friend