( The Trace ) is a massive Russian crime drama franchise that premiered on September 3, 2007 , on Channel One . It has since become one of the longest-running television series in Russian history, broadcast on Petersburg – Channel 5 since 2011. Series Overview & Premise
(played by Ruslan Sasin): A key laboratory expert and software specialist. ( The Trace ) is a massive Russian
The series features a large ensemble cast of forensic specialists, software developers, and investigators. The series features a large ensemble cast of
(played by Pavel Shuvaev ): A prominent operative often involved in field work. : Each episode is typically a standalone 40-minute
: The franchise's success led to spin-offs and international versions, such as the Ukrainian adaptation The Trace (2020) .
: Each episode is typically a standalone 40-minute "mini-film" focusing on a specific case, allowing viewers to watch without strictly following the entire timeline.
(played by Olga Koposova ): The head of FES, a strict and devoted leader.