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Trek Fuel EX 9.9 2013 – First ride review

Flagship EX keeps true to its pedigree

When it comes to trail bikes, Trek’s steadily evolving Fuel EX range has largely been seen as one that hits above its weight in the 120mm travel category. But times change and so do riders’ demands, not least when it comes to the amount of travel front and rear.

And Trek are listening. For 2013 we’re getting a 130mm travel Fuel EX that, while hinting more at evolution than proposing revolution, delivers a stunning performance out on the trail.

Ride & handling: responsive, agile and tack-sharp

We put the flagship Fuel EX 9.9 through its paces on the steep, loose, lively trails around Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Italian Dolomites. Safe to say we came away happy and, just as importantly, largely unscathed.

Last year’s tweaks to the Fuel EX range brought a welcome slackening of the head-angle to 68 degrees. Combined with Trek’s proprietary and effective DRCV (Dual Rate Control Valve) technology in front and rear shocks, this offered the bike a sniff at its true trail potential. As such it was hard to see where it could go without perhaps dabbling in little-plumbed 650b wheel territory for 2013, but in its new, slightly longer travel guise this 26er appears reason enough to stay with ‘small’ wheels in the trailbike category.

Pointing it downhill over the kind of rock-strewn trail that is typically seen as big brother Remedy 's terrain, we found the new EX 9.9 more than capable. While the drop-offs and vertical rollovers hidden among a sea of less-than-forgiving sharp limestone had us wishing for a tiny bit slacker head-angle at times, we soon learned to trust the bike’s capabilities, sit back and let it roll.

The 9.9 proved compliant over anything that was thrown at it, while retaining a firm grasp on its tack-sharp handling. Certainly the DRCV technology helps by propping up the ride for increased responsiveness and agility among the small bumps while simultaneously holding big-hit swallowing performance in reserve, but we couldn’t help feel that the extra 10mm of travel wielded by the new EX 9.9 added more than a mere 10mm should in terms of confidence building.

The 9.9’s handling has finesse when it gets demanding. This bike just feels right in the tight stuff.

Control was helped by 720mm wide, low rise bars and an über-light frame – and the resultant stiff, direct package enabled the 9.9 to easily hop over obstacles and pivot around switchbacks. At speed, descending off the saddle, the bike feels low and stable, while climbs feel efficient with oodles of traction.

We found little use for the ‘climb’ mode on the new Fox CTD damper though, the ride becoming too harsh on anything other than stretches of tarmac when in ‘climb’. In truth Trek’s ABP design manages suspension bob admirably even in the small ring, and we found leaving the fork and shock in the open ‘descend’ mode worked fine for most trail applications, across or down, switching to ‘trail’ for rough, rocky jeep track climbs.

If you like to completely eradicate inefficient suspension movement then the ‘climb’ mode will appeal, but you’ll pay the price with less comfort and less traction on the loose terrain. While the fork is smooth and plush on the small hits, we’d like to drop in the new Trek DRCV spacers to see if we can add a little more ‘ramp up’ in the fork for the kind of rugged but playful descents we encountered in the Dolomites, and love the idea that the rider has access to that kind of tunability.

Chain-slap was as good as forgotten with the Type 2 rear derailleur; the EX comes fitted with a decent rubber chainstay protector with a downward sharkfin that keeps any remaining trail clatter to a minimum on bouncy descents. The new X0 Trail brakes are efficient, being progressive rather than grabby, and deliver great feedback through the levers.

The lever is long enough for ‘middle finger brakers’ and we liked the tool-free reach adjust, though it’s hard to acccess with gloved hands. The organic pads squealed like hell when wet after a thunder and hail storm dousing.

In the wet was the only time we came unstuck with the new Bontrager XR3 Team Issue tyre too. While the spec sheet states 2.2in width, our test bike came with wider 2.35in tyres to give us the edge over the rock gardens we’d encounter during the three-day test.

The new XR3 tyres manage grip admirably in the rock and gravel, with predictable handling while rolling impressively fast. Heavy rain and clay-like mud left us sliding like slugs on a Teflon frying pan though, but those are the kind of conditions that challenge most tyres traction; although finding the best way was just to 'pin it' across the roots and rocks, we’d have preferred the more aggressive side knobbed Bontrager XR4 2.35in for those conditions.

Frame & equipment: sleek, well-spec'd redesign

Trek haven’t merely slipped in a longer stroke shock to achieve the new Fuel EX’s extra 10mm of travel; their designers have gone back to the drawing board for a complete redesign throughout the seven-bike range. The result is a sleeker looking frame design that incorporates a shorter, more compact magnesium EVO linkage for a more sprightly ride.

The EX 9.9 employs Trek's proprietary OCLV (Optimum Compaction Low Volume) Mountain Carbon throughout front and rear triangles to shed weight to a claimed 11.2kg (24.5lb) for the complete bike. As mentioned above, Trek have bucked the trend for slacker trail bikes and stuck with the current 68-degree head-angle on their E2 tapered headtube, but sneaking the main suspension pivot location forward has resulted in a 5mm lower sagged BB height. This helps flatten out the chain torque curve to deliver even more efficiency than we’re already used to from its ABP design.

With BB height effectively lowered, Trek have made a quick nip and tuck out back and shortened chainstay length by 5mm for increased traction and better manuoevrability on tight trails. The package is finished off with internal cable routing and at last, dropper post guides as well as ports for running a stealth dropper post hose internally. Finally ISCG 05 tabs and a removable front mech mount hint at the bike’s 1x10 potential.

Bouncing duties are taken care of by Kashima-coated Fox Factory Series Float 32 fork and rear shock, with both incorporating DRCV technology for swallowing up bigger hits. Both shock and fork sport Fox’s new CTD (Climb-Trail-Descend) three-way damping lever for idiot-proof adjustments to your ride.

While the DRCV is nothing new, an ability to user-tune the fork’s ride is for 2013. By popping off the top cap of the fork leg and dropping in one of 2 different DRCV spacer sets (either 5mm or 10mm deep), the rider can now tune the spring rate curve of their fork, from a standard linear spring to sequentially more progressive rates that should cater for more aggressive riders. Trek say this fettle is a simple ten-minute job.

The 9.9 is spec’d with a complete SRAM X0 2x10-speed set up, offering a massive gear range that will cater for any rider’s needs, anywhere, up or down hill. Trail noise is controlled by the new chainslap resisting SRAM Type 2 derailleur. Stopping it all on a button are the new 4-piston caliper Avid X0 Trail brakes.

Front QR15 thru-axle stiffness is paired with a 142x12 rear thru axle holding in place DT Swiss XM 1550 Tricon, 24-spoked, tubeless wheelsets. Rubber is the new XR3 2.2in tyre and finishing kit comes from the worthy in-house Bontrager X Lite and XXX Lite ranges.

It’s easy to think that Trek have taken a slightly conservative approach with the 2013 Fuel EX, bucking the current trend for increasingly slacker angles and not reaching out for the 140mm travel gun holster. Instead they have retained the distinct ‘singletrack trail’ identity of the Fuel EX that has won it so much acclaim.

As such it may seem like the EX 9.9 is occupying middle ground, but its redesign and extra travel deliver a bike that is very performance focused while a helluva lot of fun too.

£6250 for the EX 9.9 is a lot of money and yes you get an amazing, very capable ride. But we’re aware that for £3350 less you can have the same trail eating ability and DRCV suspension tech’ on the £2900 alu EX9, for a 1.36kg (3lb) penalty in weight.

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2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 (discontinued)

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Reviewed by Steve Wentz, Joe Schneider, and Brandon Turman // Photos by Shawn Spomer and Brandon Turman

From its creation, the Fuel EX has been the "go-to trail bike" in Trek 's lineup. They say it's for the rider that "can't decide between a rugged, capable long-travel trail bike or a nimble, lively XC bike." That's a big slot to fill, especially for a bike with just 130mm of travel and a 68-degree head angle. Curious if it really could meet the needs of both ends of the spectrum, we had the boys from Wisconsin send out a recently updated Fuel EX 9.8 for our 2013 Test Sessions in Southern Utah.

Fuel EX 9.8 Highlights

• OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame and seatstay, alloy chainstay
• 26-inch wheels
• 130mm (5.1-inches) of rear wheel travel
• Trek Full Floater suspension platform with ABP
• E2 tapered head tube
• 68-degree head angle
• 73-degree seat angle
• 338mm (13.3-inch) bottom bracket height
• 425mm (16.7-inch) chainstay length
• BB95 bottom bracket with ISCG05 tabs
• 142x12mm rear through axle
• Measured Weight (size 18.5): 26-pounds, 11-ounces (12.1kg)
• MSRP $5,249

Over the past few years, the Fuel EX has seen a number of small tweaks. Most recently, they made the decision to make it a much more capable ride for 2013. Updates from the 2012 frame include 10mm more travel front and rear, a 5mm lower sagged bottom bracket height, 5mm shorter chainstays, lower standover height, wider bars, ISCG05 tabs, and slightly tweaked pivot placement. It may not sound like much, but rest assured that those few millimeters here and there made a huge difference. Given the current trend toward slacker bikes, the fact that Trek stuck with a 68-degree head anglemay be surprising to many.

With seven(!) different models to choose from, ranging in price from $1,870 to $8,400, the Fuel EX line is just as diverse as the terrain they say it can tackle. Add in five sizes per model and you've got a whole lot of variations of the same bike to choose from. Options are good, and in this case it's very likely that Trek has one to precisely fit your budget and precise size needs.

Our test bike was the Fuel EX 9.8 model, which is the second-tier in the lineup and one of two carbon offerings. The size 18.5-inch build weighed in at just 26.7-pounds, the second lightest among the 22 bikes in our Test Sessions. Key to the weight of the bike is the surprisingly light Optimum Compaction, Low Void (OCLV) Carbon main frame and seatstay. Trek prides themselves on the in-house testing they do on all of their carbon models, ensuring they're built to withstand some nasty hits.

Internal routing for the rear derailleur, front derailleur, and seatpost add to the sleek look of the frame and really clean things up nicely, though they can be a hassle when it comes time to do maintenance. Additional frame features include a post mount disc brake, direct mount front derailleur, exclusive BB95 bottom bracket, an integrated tapered headtube (no headset cups needed), and a rubberized downtube guard.

Out back, the Fuel EX relies on Trek's proven Full Floater suspension design coupled with a magnesium EVO link and Active Braking Pivot (ABP) at the rear axle. For 2013 they moved the main suspension pivot forward a bit, modifying the already progressive leverage curve every so slightly. This resulted in a 5mm lower sagged bottom bracket height, flattened the anti-squat curve a bit for better pedaling efficiency throughout the range of travel, and also let them use a higher base compression setting in the Dual Rate Control Valve (DRCV) FOX Float CTD shock for improved pedaling. Trek's DRCV technology uses an internal plunger to cycle between two chambers, combining the pedaling benefits of a low volume shock and the big hit cushion of a high volume one.

A similar DRCV system is also integrated into the FOX 32 Float CTD fork, and for 2013 they've allowed the user to adjust the progressiveness of the fork by the addition of some easy to add volume spacers.

On The Trail

Wanting to see this bike's performance over a variety of terrain types, we tested it on three different trails in the Hurricane and St. George, Utah area. First, Brandon piloted it along JEM to Hurricane Rim, which offered some fast, flowy cross-country terrain and a handful of rugged rock sections. Joe, our cross-country specialist, chose to ride the entire JEM trail from top to bottom, pinning it the entire way. Later, Steve hopped on and immediately started sending it off anything and everything on the drop and jump-filled Barrel Ride trail.

Thanks to new, wider Bontrager bars for 2013, we can't complain that much about the bike's cockpit. Even so, we found things a little on the skinny and long side, opting to swap the 720mm bar and stem out for something a bit wider and shorter. Others will really appreciate the added reach on steep climbs. Regardless of the swap, it had a really nice feel, was comfortable, balanced, and centered, if only a little long in the reach department. The bars have a very low rise, so the addition of some spacers under the stem may be needed for some riders.

Our immediate impressions were very positive, and we were surprised by just how incredibly fun and flickable the Fuel EX is. The bike was a blast to ride from the get go, and its responsive, light feel encouraged us to really get after it. Thanks to the short 16.7-inch chainstays, picking the front end up to manual was very easy to do which instantly turned the trails we rode into a playground. Whether riding aggressively or just cruising, the bike responded well to inputs and changing lines at a moment's notice was a breeze. It felt planted in corners, and when we let off the brakes it tracked really well thanks to the stiff and predictable rear end.

Geometry wise, the Fuel EX offered nothing to balk about while descending, even with what sounds like a steep head angle in comparison to many other trail bikes. The chosen numbers gave it a very alert, precise feel through all terrain types, and we never felt like we were going to get pitched over the bars or knife in turns. While it was slightly taxed in the super rough stuff, it offered a great compromise between downhill stability and good climbing characteristics.

Rear shock performance was solid almost across the board. It had a very active feel, was supple and active in the beginning of the stroke providing good small bump compliance, gave plenty of support during big compressions, didn't bottom off some sizable drops, and offered something solid to push against when pumping or sprinting to gain speed. On a few occasions, we did feel the rear end kick out a little bit during sustained chatter and through successive sharp square edge hits. Overall, the rear suspension outperformed its 130mm specification and showed that it's capable of lots more. Rear suspension performance was good enough, in fact, that it far outclassed the front end of the bike.

In the stock configuration, we found ourselves wishing for better bottom out control in the DRCV FOX 32 Float CTD fork which seemed to wallow a bit in the mid-stroke. Luckily that's an easy thing to do given the updated system for 2013. After the addition of a few volume spacers we're betting the issue would have been alleviated. One other minor issue we encountered with the fork was a recurring noise midway through the stroke, which we assume was the second DRCV chamber activating. Stepping up to a FOX 34 would be a welcome upgrade from the stiffness perspective, especially given the bike's all-around nature. (Editor's Note: Turns out FOX doesn't make a 130 or even 140mm fork with 34mm stanchions. We'll keep wishing!)

One of the things we loved most about the Fuel EX is its perceived weight - it's light and it shows. The bike wanted to take off, accelerate, and dart from one side of the trail to the other on command, making it feel every bit as light as the scale said. Rolling speed was also very good, especially when pumping came into the mix.

Out of the saddle sprints resulted in gobs of speed quickly thanks to good support in the suspension, a stiff frame, and super light tires. Bob was virtually nonexistent, and we'd classify the Fuel EX as a very good pedaling bike. Aided by a 73-degree seat tube angle, powering up climbs required less effort than we're used to, which says a lot given the range of bikes we've been riding recently.

There's a lot to love when looking at the components. From the Shimano XT brakes and drivetrain to the RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost, the build is made up of parts that are both reliable and durable. The only real value-minded concession for a bike this high-end is the use of Performance Series FOX suspension as opposed to the Kashima-coated and slightly more adjustable Factory Series. Then again, the price tag sits at $5,249, which is on the lower end of the carbon bike price range.

A variety of in-house Bontrager parts complete the build, including tubeless-ready wheels, tires, a titanium-railed saddle, stem, grips, and carbon bars. We found the wheels to be plenty stiff, the seat felt great, and the grips were nice and thin. Keeping the grips on the bike, however, presented a bit of an issue. In combination with the smooth carbon bars, the plastic-lined clamps couldn't get tight enough, forcing us to swap them out.

Perhaps the biggest thing we didn't like about the bike was the tire choice, but not for the reasons you'd expect. At just 580 grams, they were far too light for a bike that has "long-travel trail bike" duties written into its description. While impressively fast and great on hard pack, the super thin casings make the bike much less stable than it could be. We'd quickly add half a pound in exchange for more confidence during compressions, big hits, and really over any terrain. Even the front wheel would wander sometimes on the climbs, likely because the front end was too light for its own good. Some added girth in the casings and knob height (not width) might have just a little bit more traction and slow down its ever so slightly twitchy manners.

As we've mentioned countless times in our Test Sessions reviews, Shimano's XT brakes were excellent. Braking performance was never a concern, and having stoppers that can actually slow you down on a dime boosted the overall handling of this bike. One small gripe we had concerning the brakes, however, was the poor interface they have with the Reverb remote, which really limits you from finding that perfect position for both levers. Shimano does have an integrated shifter/brake lever solution that could help in this regard.

The Shimano XT drivetrain was also solid, though we would love to see a 2X system in place of the now outdated 3X crankset. Trek's exclusive BB95 bottom bracket was plenty stiff, though we did feel a bit a drag when rotating the cranks off the bike. On the bike this wasn't noticeable.

Chain noise was minimal thanks to the Shadow+ clutch system, and with the exception of the occasional chain slap on the inside of the seatstay and the tires pinging off rocks, the bike was very quiet.

Long Term Durability

It's tough to forecast long term concerns, but the bike as a whole seemed very reliable. Trek sweats the small details, has an impressive testing facility, and maintenance of the critical components seems well thought out. Worst case, the frame and Bontrager components are backed by a limited lifetime warranty with a five year condition on the swing arm.

What's The Bottom Line?

Did Trek succeed in making that go-to trail bike? That depends on what your definition is. If it's everything from lighting up the local cross-country loop to doubling up the rollers on a flow trail, yeah, they nailed it with the Fuel EX 9.8. If your definition includes occasional downhill use with a heavy dose of gnar, not so much. There are a lot of trail/all-mountain "do-it-all" bikes with a slightly more aggressive mentality that would be just fine in the bike park, but they likely wouldn't hold a candle to the Fuel EX in a race to the top or an all-day epic. It's every bit as fast as a cross-country race bike but a whole hell of a lot more fun to ride, and we dig the little niche that this bike fills.

An experienced rider that enjoys a precise feel will love this bike, as will a beginner that's just getting their bearings. It's super lively, laterally stiff, capable through the moderately rough stuff, and just flat out makes you want to go fast. Somewhere in-between oogling the candy blue paint job, hopping on for a second ride in the same day, manualing through dips, pumping through the turns, and generally having a blast on the trail, you'll thank us for the recommendation. Slap a slightly beefier fork and tires on there and you'll be in heaven.

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Bonus Gallery: 35 photos of the 2013 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

About the reviewers.

Steve Wentz - A man of many talents, Steve got his start in downhilling at a young age. He has been riding for over 17 years, 10 of which have been in the Pro ranks. Asked to describe his riding style he said, "I like to smooth out the trail myself." Today he builds some of the best trails in the world (and eats lots of M&M's).

Joe Schneider - During the day, Joe's busy solving complex mechanical engineering problems. When he's free, he's out crushing miles on his bikes and moto. He raced cross-country for several years, made an appearance on the Collegiate National Champs Omnium, turned Pro, and more recently shifted his focus to enduro.

Brandon Turman - Brandon likes to pop off the little bonus lines on the sides of the trail, get aggressive when he's in tune with a bike and talk tech. In 13 years of riding he worked his way through the Collegiate downhill ranks to the Pro level. Nowadays he's Vital MTB's resident product guy.

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St. Petersburg is often times referred to as Dostoyevsky's city. The great Russian novelist spent most of his adult life here and wrote some of his most famous works here including The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment . Moreover, the city itself, including the landscape and climate, act as an important backdrop in many of his works.

Ironically, until 1997 there was no official monument to the writer in the city. Many say this was do to a lack of initiative on the part of city planners and a lack of money.

In fact, in 1988, the director of the Dostoyevsky Museum suggested moving a bust of Dostoyevsky sculpted by the local artist Lyubov Kholina out of the writer's museum-apartment and into a garden by Vladimirskaya Cathedral. The move was seen as a way to bring the writer's exhibit out into the open air and into modern life. But before the bust was installed in the garden, plans were already under way to build a larger monument to the great writer, which was unvieled nine years later.

The sculptor Kholina also won a local competition for the design of the sculpture for the Dostoyevsky monument. Her project beat out a design of the gifted writer with his hat off by artist Shevchenko, which he planned to erect on Sennaya Ploshchad.

Kholina wanted her winning r memorial design erected in the area where Krukhov Canal meets Canal Griboedova in an especially picturesque part of St. Petersburg where Dostoyevsky set his popular novel "White Nights." However, it was decided that the memorial should be erected on Vladimirskaya Ploshchad across from the beautiful Vladimir Cathedral and where it was finally unveiled in May 1997 with the city mayor, dignitaries, celebrities, church officials and relatives of the writer taking part in the opening ceremony.

Proponents of the location say the monument's location relative to the cathedral creates a wonderful architectural ensemble increasing one's attention on the impressive monument and the beautiful cathedral. They also say the location is symbolic because it is also closer to the museum-apartment and symbolic because it is in the neighborhood where Dostoyevsky began and ended his illustrious writing career.

Opponents say the cathedral and adjacent buildings dwarf the monument and lessen the monument's impact on the surrounding area.

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There are a lot of wonderful films created in St. Petersburg, where the city, it would seem, plays one of the main roles.

1 "Walking" (2003)

2 "The Russian Ark" (2002)

3 "Petersburg. Only for love "(2016)

4 "The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia" (1973)

5 "Autumn Marathon" (1979)

6 "The Lucky Loss" (1993)

7 "Peter FM" (2006)

8 "Cook" (2007)

9 "Melodies of the White Night" (1976)

10 "One and a half rooms, or Sentimental journey home" (2008)

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12 "Mr. Designer" (1988)

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16 "Demons of St. Petersburg" (2008)

17 "The street is full of surprises" (1958)

18 "Farewell to St. Petersburg" (1972)

19 "Peter. Summer. Love »(2013)

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"RUSSIAN ARK" (2002)

This movie especially in that it was shot in the Winter Palace with only one cadre for a single take, which lasted 1 hour, 27 minutes and 12 seconds - the timing of the film. The camera was never stopped, and the shooting was not subjected to editing. This picture was the first in the history of Russian cinema in its own way. The plot of the picture tells of two travelers who find themselves in the Winter Palace: the French marquis and the young Petersburger. Heroes talk throughout the movie, discussing with interest all that they encounter on the way, but most of the time the characters remain off-screen.

"PETERSBURG. ONLY BY LOVE "(2016)

Cinematographic almanac, which consists of separate short films, the main figures in which are Petersburg women. The film was also screened by great women: Oksana Bychkova, Renata Litvinova, Aksinya Gog, Anna Parmas, Natalia Kudryashova, Avdotya Smirnova and Natalya Nazarova. Women in the film communicate directly with the city - St. Petersburg takes a direct part in the fate of their heroines. St. Petersburg - a city in which it is easy to fall in love. It's easy to decide on a risky adventure, try something for the first time or go all-in. The film consists of several short stories that unite only three themes: St. Petersburg, love and love for St. Petersburg. The city is indeed one of the heroes of the picture, taking the most direct part in the plot.

"INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF ITALIANS IN RUSSIA" (1973)

According to the plot of the picture abroad, a Russian emigrant dies. She tells her granddaughter that her rich inheritance is hidden in Leningrad "under the lion." Therefore, Olga flies to Leningrad, but she flies not alone: ​​some people have overheard the conversation of the grandmother with her granddaughter. In total, a prestigious physician, the leader of the Italian mafia, two orderlies, an occasional townsman and Olga herself come to the Soviet Union. In Moscow, this company is also supplemented by a "guide" , which only complicates the complex search of the inheritance. So start an amazing adventure.

"AUTUMN MARATHON" (1979)

A professional translator and an esteemed person of 46 years old named Andrey Buzykin has a fine career, but his personal life does not go well at all. Andrei Pavlovich in a difficult situation: he can not choose between his own wife and a young mistress. Being a weak-minded person who does not have his own opinion - or at least his perseverance to express and protect - Andrei is torn between two flames. Painfully familiar history, taking place against the backdrop of the streets of Leningrad in 1979, will touch the soul and heart of any spectator.

"HAPPY FAILS" (1993)

The plot of the film revolves around a young pioneer who lives in a communal apartment on Vasilievsky Island. He often finds himself in amazing and absurd situations. The boy is always unlucky, but he calls himself lucky. His childhood is not without problems, but he does not lose heart, loving sincerely and laughing heartily. The film flashes the wonderful streets of Vasilievsky and the embankments of the Neva. The film will tell you what the boys did in the 30s, as they used to be friends in the yard and where happiness was obtained.

"PETER FM" (2006)

The main heroine of the film named Masha works on the radio, and Maxim comes to Petersburg from Nizhny Novgorod. Young people are not familiar, but very similar: both clumsy, inattentive and dreamy. Each of them stands on the verge of a significant event in his life: Masha is getting ready to get married, and Maxim plans to go to work in Germany, winning in an architectural competition. Once Maxim and Masha collide in the crowd, and Masha drops the phone, and Maxim finds it. He decides to return his owner, but by chance, they always pass by each other, unable to meet.

CUCA (2007)

A good story about the girl Lena from the rich Moscow family, which suffered a string of failures. At some point, she sees that her life is rolling downhill and, not finding support in others, she goes to Petersburg in order to start living anew. Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg in an abandoned janitor 6-year-old Cuca lives - a girl with a sad fate. When Lena and Cuca meet, they soon realize that this meeting was fatal for both of them. Lena decided that Cuca needed help, but soon it became clear that this Lena needed the help of a girl.

"MELODIES OF WHITE NIGHT" (1976)

Over a stunning view of white nights in St. Petersburg, a lot of tourists flock to every summer. The film tells about this amazing time, when Petersburg was still called Leningrad, but the white nights were still as beautiful and mysterious. On one of these bright nights, an unexpected acquaintance between the Russian composer and the Japanese pianist happened. But the happiness turned out to be just as fleeting as the short northern summer. Only a year later, life again gave them a chance meeting, but now in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

"ONE AND A HALF OF ROOMS, OR SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY TO THE MOTHERLAND" (2008)

The main character of the story was Joseph Brodsky. The film includes a combination of artistic and documentary shootings, as well as animation inserts. The plot revolves around the touching story of the poet's life, his emotional unrest and relations. The leitmotif of history is the dream of returning to his homeland, to beloved Leningrad, where Brodsky's unclouded childhood passed, as well as a bright youth and rich maturity.

KOKKO (2012)

The plot of the film begins in a compartment of a train traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg, where the acquaintance of two girls begins: one of them is a Petersburger, a research fellow of the Kunstkamera, a divorced divorcee in marriage, and the second is a breezy and sociable administrator of a nightclub from Yekaterinburg. The girls suddenly disappear bags with documents and money, so that their fate again reduces: Lisa from St. Petersburg invites Vika to stay at home for a while. This is how the great and strong friendship of two lonely and so different women begins.

"MISTER DECORATOR" (1988)

Cinema tells about the Petersburg artist-designer Platon Andreevich, who dreams of the continuation of human life in art. Being the author of beautiful mannequins, he dreams to create something eternal and indestructible - for many years he raved about the idea of ​​fighting with the Almighty. In the end, the artist's dream comes true and his creations find life. However, this did not happen at all as Plato imagined.

"BROTHER" (1997)

A cult film, narrating about the hard and gloomy 90s, atmospheric and "kamerno" shows autumn Petersburg with gray and dank streets, cold embankments and eternally overcast skies. A criminal drama about the hero of our time unfolds before the audience the real tragedy of a modern man, interwoven history with elements of an action movie. The picture is a success not only in Russia, but also abroad.

"WIRE OF THE WHITE NIGHTS" (1969)

Melodrama talks about the uneasy relationship of a young couple - journalist Valery and working girl Nina. Seeing off the white nights, the young Nina meets Valeria and immediately sincerely falls in love with him, not realizing that for the guy she is only a page in the long book of his love successes. The leitmotif of the film was the natural background of the city landscape and the Neva embankment.

White nights and Petersburg once again became the title characters .

"WIRE OF THE WHITE NIGHTS" (1970)

Another film about the white nights in the city on the Neva. The movie duplicates the plot of the 1969 film, showing the love story in a new light. Young beauty Nina gets acquainted with the promising Valery, who works as a journalist. The story of the first love is familiar to everyone, so that every spectator can find a response in his feelings, watching the heartbreaking drama that unfolds against the backdrop of the Leningrad landscape.

"DEMONS OF SAINT-PETERSBURG" (2008)

The action takes place in 1860: as a result of the terrorist attack, one of the members of the royal family was killed. A couple of days, Fyodor Dostoevsky meets in a psychiatric clinic with one young guy. He confesses to him about his involvement in the terrorist attack, and also that soon new terrorist attacks are planned. The young man tells all the valuable facts, begging the writer to help him stop the bloodshed.

"THE STREET FULL OF UNEXPECTED" (1958)

Once the chief bookkeeper Smirnov climbs into the roll of the regulator and prevents the normal traffic on one of the streets of the city. In the meantime, Vasya Shaneshkin, the pointsman , mistakenly delivers to the police station the cashier "Stroitrest" by last name Vodnev, who is in fact a decent citizen. He is also the parent of Vasya's girl, as it turns out later. He admits his guilt, but he does not hurry to apologize. Soon the young sergeant will have a chance to save the cashier from the attempt, and the hero does not neglect his duty.

"FAREWELL TO PETERSBURG" (1972)

The well-known talented composer Johann Strauss has repeatedly visited Russia in the 19th century. He gave concerts in the neighboring suburb of Pavlovsk, which always enjoyed a noisy success. In memory of a happy journey to Russia, the musician created his famous waltz "Farewell to St. Petersburg". The film tells about the stay in the country of Johann Strauss, as well as about his concerts and sincere love for the Russian aristocrat Olga Smirnitskaya, to whom the composer often devoted his compositions.

"PETER. SUMMER. LOVE "(2013)

Elliot - a 25-year-old Englishman who quit teaching dance in Oxford, makes the decision to start life from scratch. To this end, he went to Petersburg to his brother Fedor, whom he had never met before. Here, Elliot teaches a girl called named Anya, who is preparing to enter the Theater Academy. Elliot has only 7 days to teach her to dance and deal with feelings.

Whatever movie you choose, rest assured that each of them is imbued with a spirit of St. Petersburg.

After all, each picture was shot in the natural scenery of the unique landscape of St. Petersburg, whether it was overcast or sunny in those days. Each film is a small journey not only to the world of history, presented by the plot, but also to the atmosphere of the Northern capital with its embankments, bridges, lanterns and granite pavements.

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