Sophia

In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.

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Created By	Elena Rayskaya
Status	Ended
Original Name	София
First Air Date	November 28, 2016
Last Air Date	December 1, 2016
Seasons	1
Episodes	8
Episode Runtime	NaNmin
Language	Russian
Original Language	Russian
Production Countries	Russia
Production Companies	Russia-1 Mosfilm Moskino Film Studio
Networks	Russia-1

S01E08

The Exile

Sophia is sent into exile. The Prince begins drinking and having nightmares and doubting Sophia's exile. A plan to murder Sophia conspires. Giambattista moves forward to kill the princess, but she manages to escape back to John in Moscow. John orders the execution of all those who participated in the conspiracy, but Sophia persuades her husband not to kill. Ivan Grozny receives the crown.

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