---
title: "My Friend, Kolka!"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-friend-kolka-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 157969
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Friend, Kolka! (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-friend-kolka-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Friend, Kolka! is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of students form a secret club to champion the weak, reshaping school life."

### Why Watch
- Shows youthful solidarity and empowerment
- Highlights supportive pioneer leadership
- Blends comedy, drama, and family elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Period pacing may feel slow
- Soviet-era cultural context may feel distant
- Tone & Suitability: The film is family‑friendly with a wholesome, upbeat tone suitable for all ages.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: teen, optimistic, lighthearted, community

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Aleksandr Mitta, Alexey Saltykov
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aleksandr Kobozev** as *Kolka Snegiryov*
- **Anna Rodionova** as *Masha Kanareykina*
- **Aleksey Borzunov** as *Yura Ustinov*
- **Viktor Onuchak** as *Fedya Drankin*
- **Tatyana Kuznetsova** as *Klava Ogorodnikova*
- **Anatoliy Kuznetsov** as *Sergey Rudenko*
- **Antonina Dmitrieva** as *Lydia Ivanova*
- **Vitali Ovanesov** as *Valery Novikov*
- **Savely Kramarov** as *Vovka Pimenov (Pimen)*
- **Boris Novikov** as *Kuzma*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was My Friend, Kolka! released?
It was released in 1961.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Aleksei Saltykov and Aleksander Mitta.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
Pupils at a high school create a secret society to help the offended and weak, supported by a new pioneer leader.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a comedy, drama, and family film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Friend, Kolka! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/157969)
- [My Friend, Kolka! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Friend,_Kolka%21)
- [My Friend, Kolka! (1961) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/my-friend-kolka)

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