TV series · 1977 · Soviet Central Television
Is The Twelve Chairs based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Twelve Chairs is based on the book The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1928).
The TV series premiered in 1977 on Soviet Central Television.
The book behind The Twelve Chairs
The Twelve Chairs
by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov · first published 1928 · satirical fiction
1928 novel by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov.
Other adaptations of The Twelve Chairs
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1971)
- The Twelve Chairs (film, 1970)
- The Thirteen Chairs (film, 1969)
Common questions
Is The Twelve Chairs based on a book?
Yes. The Twelve Chairs is based on the book The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov (1928).
Who wrote the book The Twelve Chairs is based on?
The Twelve Chairs was written by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov and Ilf and Petrov and first published in 1928.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Twelve Chairs before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Ilya Ilf's books
- Circus (film, 1936)
- The Little Golden Calf (film, 1968)