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'''''Investigation Held by ZnaToKi''''' (''Sledstvie vedut ZnaToKi'') is a cult Soviet detective TV series, released in 1970s-1980s (last two episodes were released after a long break in 2002) and based on stories and characters by Olga and Aleksandr Lavrovs. The main characters of the series are three detectives of Moscow ''Militsiya'': investigator Maj. (later Lt.Col. and Col.) Pavel Pavlovich Znamenskiy ([[Georgiy Martynyuk]]), operative Capt. (later Maj., Lt.Col. and Col.) Aleksandr Nikolaevich Tomin ([[Leonid Kanevskiy]]) and forensic expert Capt. (later Maj.) Zinaida Yanovna Kibrit ([[Elza Lezhdey]]). The acronym of the first letters of the names of the main characters makes the title "ZnaToKi" ('''Zna'''menskiy-'''To'''min-'''Ki'''brit) that in turn corresponds the Russian word "znatoki" that means "experts". Last two episodes were filmed when the actress Elza Lezhdey had passed away, so the character of Zinaida Kibrit was replaced with expert Kitaeva (Lydia Velezheva). | '''''Investigation Held by ZnaToKi''''' (''Sledstvie vedut ZnaToKi'') is a cult Soviet detective TV series, released in 1970s-1980s (last two episodes were released after a long break in 2002) and based on stories and characters by Olga and Aleksandr Lavrovs. The main characters of the series are three detectives of Moscow ''Militsiya'': investigator Maj. (later Lt.Col. and Col.) Pavel Pavlovich ("Pal Palych") Znamenskiy ([[Georgiy Martynyuk]]), operative Capt. (later Maj., Lt.Col. and Col.) Aleksandr Nikolaevich ("Shurik") Tomin ([[Leonid Kanevskiy]]) and forensic expert Capt. (later Maj.) Zinaida Yanovna ("Zinochka") Kibrit ([[Elza Lezhdey]]). The acronym of the first letters of the names of the main characters makes the title "ZnaToKi" ('''Zna'''menskiy-'''To'''min-'''Ki'''brit) that in turn corresponds the Russian word "znatoki" that means "experts". Last two episodes were filmed when the actress Elza Lezhdey had passed away, so the character of Zinaida Kibrit was replaced with expert Kitaeva (Lydia Velezheva). | ||
The trio mostly deals with non-violent crimes, like thefts, fraud, counterfeiting and illegal gold trade, so firearms relatively rare are seen in the series. | The trio mostly deals with non-violent crimes, like thefts, fraud, counterfeiting and illegal gold trade, so firearms relatively rare are seen in the series. | ||
''Note:'' First nine episodes were filmed in B&W. | '''''Note 1:''''' the page covers only 22 episodes, released in 1971-1989. Two episodes, released in 2002, are not included. | ||
'''''Note 2:''''' First nine episodes were filmed in B&W. | |||
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Investigation Held by ZnaToKi (Sledstvie vedut ZnaToKi) is a cult Soviet detective TV series, released in 1970s-1980s (last two episodes were released after a long break in 2002) and based on stories and characters by Olga and Aleksandr Lavrovs. The main characters of the series are three detectives of Moscow Militsiya: investigator Maj. (later Lt.Col. and Col.) Pavel Pavlovich ("Pal Palych") Znamenskiy (Georgiy Martynyuk), operative Capt. (later Maj., Lt.Col. and Col.) Aleksandr Nikolaevich ("Shurik") Tomin (Leonid Kanevskiy) and forensic expert Capt. (later Maj.) Zinaida Yanovna ("Zinochka") Kibrit (Elza Lezhdey). The acronym of the first letters of the names of the main characters makes the title "ZnaToKi" (Znamenskiy-Tomin-Kibrit) that in turn corresponds the Russian word "znatoki" that means "experts". Last two episodes were filmed when the actress Elza Lezhdey had passed away, so the character of Zinaida Kibrit was replaced with expert Kitaeva (Lydia Velezheva).
The trio mostly deals with non-violent crimes, like thefts, fraud, counterfeiting and illegal gold trade, so firearms relatively rare are seen in the series.
Note 1: the page covers only 22 episodes, released in 1971-1989. Two episodes, released in 2002, are not included.
Note 2: First nine episodes were filmed in B&W.
The following weapons were used in the television series Investigation Held by ZnaToKi (Sledstvie vedut ZnaToKi):
Pistols
Makarov PM
Makarov PM pistols are service sidearms on Soviet Militsiya. PMs are seen in several episodes, carries by Znamenskiy, Tomin, other Militiya personnel and some criminals.
Note: see additional images on talk page.
Tokarev TT-33
A TT-33 is a plot item in "Case No.13. Before The Third Gunshot" (1978): a criminal hides his TT after a robbery, and later a group of teenagers finds the gun. TTs are also seen in hands of criminals in "Case No.22. Mafia" (1989).
Note: see additional images on talk page.
M1911
In "Case No.13. Before The Third Gunshot" an M1911 is seen on the table of Zinaida Kibrit. The pistol is identified as "American Colt, caliber 11.43".
Luger P08 Artillery
A Luger P08 Artillery is seen in hands of a member of Mordvinovs gang in "Case No.22. Mafia" (1989). The pistol lacks the adjustable sight and is fitted with a fake sound suppressor.
Walther P38
Walther P38 pistols are used by Koval's henchmen in "Case No.22. Mafia".
Unidentified pistol
An nondescript pistol is hold by Koval's bodyguard (Aleksandr Mankevich) in "Case No.22. Mafia".
Mockup Pistol
A mockup pocket pistol (possibly a lighter pistol) is seen in "Case No.6. Blackmail" (1972). Znamenskiy identifies the pistol as "Belgian Brownig".
Rifles
Mosin Nagant "obrez"
Several Mosin Nagant "obrez" sawed-off rifles are confiscated from Mordvinovs gang in "Case No.22. Mafia".
