Todorovsky's early 1980s melodramas gained him wide popularity in the Soviet Union.

[4] Todorovsky's Intergirl (1989) was the first Soviet film about prostitution and caused quite a stir.

(1992) presents a grim picture of moral prostitution in a dull, provincial garrison town.

Wartime Romance (1983) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

[6] It was also entered into the 34th Berlin International Film Festival, where Inna Churikova won the Silver Bear for Best Actress.