Balakirev The Jester () is a 2002 Russian televised version of 1999 Lenkom theatrical presentation, written by Grigori Gorin. The theatrical version directed by Mark Zakharov. The televised version was directed by .
The plot is based on the stories of the court jester of Peter the Great, Ivan Balakirev Balakirev is a regular participant of the Tzar's festivities and buffoonery. Under the will of the circumstances he was drawn into the intricate relations inside the court and inside the royal family...