Is Самогон coming back?

Yes — Самогон returns 2026-05-10 on НТВ. The new season is set to air on the network with the next episode scheduled for that date.

Самогон is a Russian drama and war series that first premiered in 2024. The show is set during autumn 1941 and follows a group of Siberian soldiers arriving at a dangerous front line during World War II. The story centers around Nikolai Slepkov, known as "moonshine," a name for hunters who pursue game alone in the taiga. He quickly proves his toughness in the first fight and repeatedly risks his life on the front, often venturing behind enemy lines. Despite being wounded multiple times, he continually returns to the fight to defend his country.

The series has aired three seasons, each consisting of four episodes, with the latest season premiering in May 2026. Each episode runs approximately 55 minutes. The series depicts the harsh realities of war through the perspective of a resilient soldier who endures and fights against overwhelming odds.