Incognito from St. Petersburg Incognito from St. Petersburg Incognito from St. Petersburg () is a 1977 Soviet comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai. In a small town of the Russian Empire during the 19th century reign mores typical of that time. The mayor and the other officials take bribes, embezzle public money, drink and play cards, while idly discussing the latest town gossip. But soon alarming news arrives – a stern government inspector from St. Petersburg has been sent to the city, and even worse, a plain-clothed one! Exactly at the time when the privy council is taking place which the mayor hurriedly organizes
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