Count Alexey Orlov once helped Catherine the Great rise to power, but later falls out of favor and is sent to Italy to lead the navy. Hoping to regain Catherine's affection, he begins an affair with Elizabeth to uncover her plans for the Russian crown; the relationship becomes more serious than he intended.
Igor Balalaev has 5 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Signature works include Count Orlov: musical, Monte Cristo. Musical, Asterrarium. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
