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Gogol. The Beginning

6.220171h 40mMovieMysteryAdventureThriller

1829: Nikolay Gogol, troubled Third Section clerk, burns his own books. Epileptic seizures plague him. Investigator Yakov Guro discovers Gogol's visions hold crime-solving clues. Together, they tackle a baffling case in Dikanka, where everyone hides a dark secret.

DirectorEgor Baranov

WritersAleksey Karaulov·Filipp Konyashov

ProducersOlga Nikulina·Olga Kurenkova

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Not available in Canada

Streaming in 6 other countries

Gogol. The Beginning isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, France, Germany, Japan and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Egor Baranov

Alexander Petrov

Nikolay Vasilievich Gogol

Oleg Menshikov

Yakov Petrovich Guro - investigator

Yan Tsapnik

Bomgart - doctor

Taisiya Vilkova

Elizaveta Andreevna Danishevskaya - countess

Aleksey Danishevsky - Count, husband of Lisa

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Gogol. The Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gogol. The Beginning?

Gogol. The Beginning isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Germany and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Gogol. The Beginning on Netflix?

No, Gogol. The Beginning is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Gogol. The Beginning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Gogol. The Beginning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Gogol. The Beginning for free?

Gogol. The Beginning isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Gogol. The Beginning?

Yes — Gogol. The Beginning is followed by Gogol. Viy (2018) in the Gogol Collection.

Is there a prequel to Gogol. The Beginning?

Gogol. The Beginning is the first film in the Gogol Collection.

Is Gogol. The Beginning part of a trilogy?

Yes — Gogol. The Beginning is part of a trilogy, alongside Gogol. Viy (2018) and Gogol. A Terrible Vengeance (2018).

How many movies are in the Gogol Collection?

There are 3 films in the Gogol Collection: Gogol. The Beginning (2017), Gogol. Viy (2018) and Gogol. A Terrible Vengeance (2018).