Whistle Stop (Russian: Полустанок) is a 1963 Soviet comedy film directed by Boris Barnet.^[1][2][3]

The film tells about the academician, who is going for a vacation in the village, but there it is not as calm as he expected it to be.^[4]

Academician Pavel Pavlovich, a prominent scientist, takes a vacation to escape the daily hustle of Moscow. Following medical advice, he opts for a simple Russian village instead of resorts or health spas. Hoping to breathe fresh air, relax, and indulge in his favorite hobby of painting, he settles into a dilapidated barn traditionally used by visiting artists.

However, his expectations of peace and quiet are quickly dashed. The seemingly remote village is brimming with lively, engaging residents and a constant flurry of events—some humorous, others serious. While the people are kind and the incidents are of local significance, one thing is certain: tranquility is nowhere to be found.

• Vasiliy Merkurev as Pavel Pavlovich (as V. Merkuryev)
• Yekaterina Mazurova as Grandmother Tatyana (as Ye. Mazurova)
• Nadezhda Rumyantseva as Sima - Kolkhoz accountant (as N. Rumyantseva)
• Boris Novikov as Kolkhoz foreman (as B. Novikov)
• A. Berezovskaya as Klavka - milkmaid
• Elizaveta Nikishchikhina as Zoika - shopgirl (as Ye. Nikishchikhina)
• Aleksandr Potapov as Ivan - tractor driver (as A. Potapov)
• Valeri Ryzhakov as Vasya - driver (as V. Ryzhakov)^[5]

• Whistle Stop at IMDb