According to M. Saltykov-Shchedrin's novel "Poshekhonskaya Starina. The Life of Nikanor Zatrapezny, a Poshekhonsky Nobleman." The author of the notes, Nikanor Zatrapezny, presents a whole gallery of portraits of his family members. These include elderly lodgers who are kicked out of the house, aunties who are known for their self-indulgence, and ugly sisters who are unable to find suitable matches. The multitude of images and facts that arise in Nikanor's memory has a profound impact on him. After describing his childhood visions, he doubts that he will be able to continue writing.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gennady NekrasovNarrator | Narrator |
 Anatoliy BarantsevNot listed | Not listed |
 Mikhail LvovFedot, the headman | Fedot, the headman |
 Andrei TsimbalKiryushka, the carpenter | Kiryushka, the carpenter |
 Irina KalinovskayaNadka, the lord's daughter | Nadka, the lord's daughter |
 Oleg ShchetininGrisha, the lord's son | Grisha, the lord's son |
 Irina Kartashyovalady | lady |
| YYelena KayranskayaNatashka | Natashka |
 Elvira BrunovskayaNot listed | Not listed |
| LLeonid BochaverNot listed | Not listed |
 Natalya TkachyovaNot listed | Not listed |
| NNina AkimovaNot listed | Not listed |