Sofya Kovalevskaya (Russian: Софья Ковалевская) is a 1985 biographical television miniseries, directed by Ayan Shakhmaliyeva and starring Elena Safonova.
Epic film in three episodes, based on a true story of mathematician scientist Sofia Kovalevskaya.
However, as no Russian University would accept a woman, she had to emigrate to Western Europe for continuation of her career and studies.
Leading scientists, like Academician Ivan Sechenov, took part in her education and career.
Most scenes were filmed in St. Peterburg, Russia, where Sofia Kovalevskaya started her career in science.