Actress Mariya Aronova plays the role of real-life heroine Maria Bochkareva.

In the Spring of 1917, following the February Revolution, Russian troops fighting in the First World War are heavily demoralised.

Military commanders decide to create a battalion of enthusiastic women volunteers, led by Maria Bochkareva.

It lost Best Motion Picture to Anna Melikian's Pro Lyubov, but nevertheless won 4 awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Maria Kozhevnikova, Best Music Score, Best Editing and Best Sound Editing.

In March 2016, a longer version of the film, split into 4 episodes, was broadcast on Russian television.