The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!

On New Year’s Eve in Moscow, Zhenya Lukashin and his friends follow their annual tradition of going to the bathhouse and drinking heavily. A drunken mix-up leads Zhenya to board a plane to Leningrad, where he unwittingly ends up in an identical apartment to his own. The real tenant, Nadya, returns home to find a stranger asleep in her bed, sparking a series of comedic and heartfelt events. As they navigate misunderstandings and clashes, Zhenya and Nadya discover that fate may have brought them together in the most unlikely of circumstances…

The film is a New Year’s Eve staple in Russia and several post-Soviet countries, traditionally watched annually as a beloved holiday ritual.

Sergey Nikitin and Tatyana Nikitina: This husband-and-wife duo performed many of the film’s most iconic songs, including “If You Don’t Have an Aunt” (Если у вас нету тёти) and “I Like That You’re Not Crazy” (Мне нравится, что вы больны не мной). Their soulful voices contributed to the film’s emotional depth and charm.

Alla Pugacheva: Although not a primary performer, Pugacheva’s rendition of “The Song About Bears” (Песня про медведей) in the opening credits left a lasting impression on audiences.

Valentina Tolkunova: She performed “About You” (О тебе), adding her melodic, heartfelt voice to the film’s romantic tone.

Andrey Myagkov: The actor who played Zhenya Lukashin provided a sincere and character-driven vocal performance for some of the musical moments, adding authenticity to his role.

Mikael Tariverdiev: While the composer didn’t sing, his masterful musical arrangements, combined with the performers’ voices, created an unforgettable soundtrack that became synonymous with the film