Taming of the Fire (Russian: Укрощение огня, romanized: Ukroshcheniye ognya) is a 1972 film, directed by Daniil Khrabrovitsky and starring Kirill Lavrov.

The Vasilyev Brothers' State Prize of RSFSR was awarded to actor Lavrov for his performance in the leading role.

[2] The film, split into two parts, is based on a true story of the creation and development of the Soviet space and missile industry.

Bashkirtsev's career takes shape after meeting with the visionary space scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (played by Innokenti Smoktunovsky).

However, Bashkirtsev's uncompromising character causes him many problems with Soviet politicians, in addition to other pressures in his life, and he dies from a heart attack.