---
title: "Siberian Education"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/siberian-education-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 171337
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Siberian Education (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/siberian-education-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Siberian Education is a 2013 Italian English language crime-drama film directed by Gabriele Salvatores, also known as Deadly Code in the United States. The film tells the story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union that obeys only its own laws.

Against this backdrop, best friends Kolyma and Gagarin gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the honest criminal brotherhood. The production runs for one hour and fifty minutes and falls under the drama and crime genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two best friends in a community of banished criminals gradually become fierce enemies."

### Why Watch
- It explores a community of banished criminals with its own strict laws.
- It features the evolving relationship between best friends Kolyma and Gagarin.
- It is directed by Gabriele Salvatores as an Italian English language crime-drama film.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a crime drama film that may not appeal to viewers looking for lighthearted content.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and crime-focused, running for one hour and fifty minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-drama, #former-soviet-union, #childhood-friends, #code-of-honour, #banished-criminals, #strict-rules

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gabriele Salvatores
- **Networks / Studios**: Cattleya, MiC, A&G

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Malkovich** as *Grandfather Kuzya*
- **Arnas Fedaravičius** as *Kolyma*
- **Vilius Tumalavicius** as *Gagarin*
- **Eleanor Tomlinson** as *Xenya*
- **Peter Stormare** as *Ink*
- **Jonas Trukanas** as *Mel*
- **Andrius Paulavičius** as *Russian Sergeant*
- **Donatas Šimukauskas** as *Russian Soldier*
- **Vitalij Porshnev** as *Vitalic*
- **Arvydas Lebeliūnas** as *Doctor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Siberian Education?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under the watch now section.

### Q: Is Siberian Education worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of crime dramas exploring the strict code of honour among banished criminals.

### Q: What is the runtime of Siberian Education?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

### Q: How many episodes does Siberian Education have?
Siberian Education is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Siberian Education — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/171337)
- [Siberian Education - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Education)

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