The series “Perviy Otdel-4” (First Department-4)”, filmed in Krasnoyarsk Region, won the 2026 TEFI Award

“Perviy Otdel-4” (First Department-4) was filmed at over 10 locations in Krasnoyarsk Region. The footage features familiar and recognizable places: central streets, bridges, squares, parks, cafes and restaurants, and industrial plants.

The series featured 130 extras and 29 specialists from Krasnoyarsk Region. The extensive filming on the closed Nikolaevsky Bridge was the pinnacle of the entire team’s professionalism: the organization of this process required pinpoint precision, involving over 60 extras with their own cars, as well as real traffic police officers.

The project was produced by Triiks Media with the support of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, commissioned by NTV. In 2025, the fourth season of “The First Department” achieved record-breaking ratings, becoming the most popular series among 18+ audiences with a 7.6% rating across all Russian television.

The Yenisei Kino team congratulates the creators and the entire creative team of “Perviy Otdel-4” (First Department-4) on their well-deserved victory! We wish them continued creative success and a bright future!