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Born August 2, 1900 · Pavlovskaya, Zvenigorod
Ilya Petrovich Kopalin (1900–1976) was a Soviet film director renowned for his impactful documentaries. He is best remembered for capturing some of the most historic moments of the 20th century, including the Yalta Conference, where he filmed Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt, as well as the momentous flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space. Kopalin's work as a filmmaker focused on documenting significant events in Soviet history, earning him recognition as a key figure in Soviet documentary filmmaking.

First Flight to the Stars
1961
The Unforgettable Years
1957

Warsaw Meetings
1955
A Celebration of Our Youth
1955

For Peace and Friendship
1954

Velikoye proshchaniye
1953

Day of the Victorious Country
1948
The Liberated Czechoslovakia
1946

Berlin Conference
1945

Crimean Conference
1945

The Court Is in Session
1943
To Protect Native Moscow
1942

Moscow Strikes Back
1942
Towards the Sun
1941
One of Many
1931

In the Bryansk Polesie
1930

Moscow
1927