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The atmosphere. The house had a homey feel, with typical village details—for example, a large garden filled with dahlias (which Tatyana Kravchenko's character so loved tending) and a spacious courtyard. Role in the plot. In the early seasons, the Kovalyovs came here to help with their granddaughter Zhenya. Later, when conflict arose between the in-laws and the newlyweds, Masha and Maxim even moved into this apartment to distance themselves from their relatives' squabbles.

In the first season of the series "Matchmakers," the Kovalyov family—Masha and Maxim—lives in a city apartment. This is shown at the beginning of the series, when the young parents decide to vacation in Italy and leave their daughter Zhenya in the care of her grandparents. Some interior and furnishing details: The layout is an apartment with a combined kitchen-living room and separate rooms for a bedroom and a children's room. The decor is classic in style, with soft tones on the walls, oak parquet floors, and brightly colored furniture with velvet upholstery.

yapokupayu.ru It's worth noting that in subsequent seasons, the storyline involving the Kovalev family takes place outside their apartment—in the third season, Masha and Maxim move to the Netherlands. svaty.fandom.com

Ivan Budko Appearance: A simple villager, tall and thin. He drives an old VAZ-2102, which he affectionately calls "Lastochka." fanfics.me 24smi.org Personality: A restless optimist and joker. He has a folksy, sometimes crude, sense of humor, but is kind and sincere at heart. He's restless: constantly coming up with adventures, loves to give advice, and is in control of the situation. At the same time, he truly loves his family, especially his granddaughter.

Valentina Budko (Valyukha) Appearance: In the series, she often becomes the butt of her husband's jokes because of her build. vokrug.tv cyclowiki.org Personality: A true homemaker: a delicious cook and a tidy housekeeper. Sharp-tongued, stubborn, and decisive, yet kind-hearted and hospitable. Passionate: in the fifth season, she unexpectedly reveals herself as an enterprising businesswoman (she runs greenhouses and sells vegetables). She's wary of high technology, preferring simple, time-tested things. domkino.tv

Olga Nikolaevna Kovaleva (Kotya) Appearance: stylish, takes care of her appearance, leads an active lifestyle, adheres to a healthy diet. domkino.tv 24smi.org Personality: A business-minded city dweller, a natural leader. Smart and caustic, she knows how to deftly "prick" her opponent in an argument. She's used to being in control and solving problems on her own. In her relationship with her husband, she effectively rules the family. She sometimes displays nervousness and timidity (for example, she worries greatly about her husband). Over time, a friendship develops between her and Valentina. dom

Yuri Anatolyevich Kovalev (Anatolich, Zaya) Appearance: An elderly man. His face is wrinkled, his gray eyes are intelligent, and his hair is a noble gray. 24smi.org Personality: An urban intellectual, a philosophy professor. Kind, intelligent, and gallant, but sometimes too detached from everyday realities. He has handed over the reins to his wife and tries not to contradict her, but can be fiercely protective of his personal interests. He is quick to make lyrical digressions, quoting classics and drawing historical analogies, which sometimes perplexes his interlocutors. He sincerely loves his granddaughter. 24 cm

Other notable characters Mityai (Dmitry Bukhankin). Ivan's friend, a local drunkard and inventor. Kind, but weak-willed. Over time, he finds love and gives up drinking, but his restless nature continues to wreak havoc. domkino.tv Zhenya Kovaleva. Granddaughter. As a child, she was a typical modern girl (she learned English, loved gadgets, and had conflicts with her parents as a teenager). domkino.tv cyclowiki.org Alexander Berkovich, Olga Nikolaevna's second husband. He was vice-rector and later rector of the institute where she worked as an accountant. Intelligent but a bit clumsy, he regularly gets into comical situations. Over time, he becomes part of the family. dzen.

Zhenya's parents Maxim Kovalev is Zhenya's father and Maria's husband. He works as a programmer. His personality is most similar to that of his father, Yuri Anatolyevich. 7days.ru Appearance: Not described in detail in the series, but it is known that Maxim is a tall, athletic man. 7days.ru Maria Kovaleva (Budko) is Zhenya's mother and Maxim's wife. Her personality is similar to her parents, Valentina and Ivan Budko. 7days.ru Appearance: Maria is a woman with dark hair and expressive eyes. Twins Nikita and Vika Kovalyova Nikita Kovalev is Zhenya's younger brother. Vika Kovaleva (Victoria Maksimovna) is Zhenya’s younger sister. hero.fandom.com Appearance: In the fifth season of the series, the twins were 8–9 years old. Nikita is a boy with dark hair, Vika is a girl with blonde hair. hero.fandom.com kinoafisha.info Personality: Nikita and Vika are hooligans and adventurers who disregard any rules or restrictions. They often resort to blackmail tactics for their own gain. In season five, they appear before their grandparents as mischievous grown-ups. 7days.ru hero.fandom

Subsequent seasons The plot develops further: Season Four (2010): The matchmakers travel to Turkey to visit their children and grandchildren, but learn of Olga and Yuri's divorce. They later travel to Yalta to look after Zhenya, who is in Artek. There, the matchmakers open a hotel, make peace with their neighbor Larisa, and even enter a hotel competition in Greece. ru.wikipedia.org Season Five (2011): Eight years have passed since the events of the previous season. The young Kovalyovs return to their homeland, and their in-laws eagerly await the arrival of their grandchildren. Zhenya appears as a grown-up woman with her own problems. This season introduces a new significant character: Alexander Berkovich (San Sanych), who becomes Olga Nikolaevna's new husband. ru.ruwiki.ru Season Six (2012): The action spans almost the entire year—from March until New Year's. The matchmakers continue to rehabilitate the twins and help Zhenya. Olga Nikolaevna and Alexander Berkovich formalize their relationship. ru.ruwiki.ru Season Seven (2021): Zhenya has grown up and become an adult. Her grandparents continue to support her throughout her life. The in-laws learn that their granddaughter has a boyfriend and try to figure out how much Zhenya really knows him. kino.mail.ru

Season One (2008) Zhenya's parents, Masha and Maxim Kovalev, are vacationing in Italy, leaving their daughter in the care of her grandparents. Due to a misunderstanding, two sets of matchmakers arrive at the girl's home: Masha's parents, simple villagers Valentina and Ivan Budko, and Maxim's parents, urban intellectuals Olga and Yuri Kovalev. kino.mail.ru kino.mail.ru These two couples have completely different views on parenting: the Budkos spoil their granddaughter, while the Kovalyovs, on the contrary, try to strictly limit everything. A real "war" ensues between the matchmakers for Zhenya's attention. They constantly find themselves in awkward situations, but gradually, with the help of the girl herself, they reconcile. Season Two (2009) The action takes place on the eve of March 8th. Masha, who is in her last month of pregnancy, and Maxim are experiencing a relationship crisis. Zhenya, noticing his parents' discord, decides to call his grandparents for help. The matchmakers rush to save the marriage, but their methods only worsen the situation. Ultimately, Masha gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—on March 8th. Season Three (2009) Several months have passed since the events of the second season. Masha and Maxim leave for the Netherlands, leaving Zhenya in the village of Kuchugury under Budko's care. The Kovalevs soon arrive to help prepare their granddaughter for high school. kino.mail.ru ru.wikipedia.org A new, colorful character appears: Ivan Budko's friend and neighbor, Dmitry Bukhankin (Mityai). The matchmakers must work together to maintain a healthy lifestyle, support Ivan, who has been laid off from his job, and even organize the wedding of Mityai's son. Zhenya successfully passes her lyceum entrance exams, but it turns out her parents want to enroll her in a school in the Netherlands. Cinema. Subsequent seasons The plot develops further: Season Four (2010): The matchmakers travel to Turkey to visit their children and grandchildren, but learn of Olga and Yuri's divorce. They later travel to Yalta to look after Zhenya, who is in Artek. There, the matchmakers open a hotel, make peace with their neighbor Larisa, and even enter a hotel competition in Greece. ru.wik