In remarks reported by RIA News, Rustem Minnikhanov, the President of Tatarstan, commented on his distance from the film and TV project known as The Boy’s Word. He noted that he has not watched the program since its early days and does not intend to revisit it. He explained that he was present during its creation and development, and for that reason, there is little incentive to view a series he helped shape from within the region where it began.
The conversation also touched on actress Anna Peresild, who portrayed Aigul in the TV adaptation. Peresild’s involvement with The Boy’s Word is part of a broader discussion about whether a second season of the series will be produced. At the moment, there is no anticipation or official announcement regarding a renewal from the production team or its distributors.
Screenwriter Andrey Zolotarev spoke about the project, acknowledging that while the film could find broad appeal and reach a large audience, predicting the exact scale of its success remains challenging. He suggested that the narrative has potential for further development but offered no definitive statements about future installments. According to Zolotarev, there are story ideas for additional episodes featuring the series’ central characters, and any decision to continue would depend on the director, Zhora Kryzhovnikov, and the overall reception of the current work.
Industry news also announced the forthcoming publication of a book titled The Boy’s Promise, which is set to release on December 27. The compilation, which also includes some of the historical context surrounding the project, has been highlighted as a noteworthy addition to non-fiction lists for the year. A separate volume, Criminal Tatarstan 1970–2010s by Robert Garayev, has been cited as a notable non-fiction title, ranking among the top ten sellers in 2023 in its category. Such books provide readers with a broader perspective on regional histories and the creative process behind television and film in the area.
Earlier reports indicated that the film project Brother 3 was expected to enter the rental market, though details about its distribution status were not fully confirmed at the time of publication. These developments reflect a wider pattern of regional cinema evolving through collaborations among studios, writers, and directors, with audiences in Canada and the United States showing growing interest in contemporary Russian productions and their cultural contexts. [Source: RIA Novosti, cross-referenced with industry press]