What Happens at the End of Gogol. Viy?

A mysterious Dark Horseman slays young girls near the village of Dikanka, and he has already butchered 11 ladies. Nikolai Gogol, a scribe from Saint Petersburg has to take charge of the investigation, but the closer he gets to solving the case, the more fits he has, causing macabre visions. When he learns the next victim is his beloved, Liza, he doubts that he can protect her and resist the murderer. Fortunately, he meets somebody who can help him: Khoma Brut, the witch hunter, martial artist and philosopher. Together they spend three dreadful nights in an old chapel reading the funeral service for Ulyana, the witch, and calling upon the ghastly evil spirit Viy.

Egor Baranov's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Alexander Petrov (Gogol Nikolay Vasilievich)'s journey. Nikolai Gogol, a scribe from Saint Petersburg has to take charge of the investigation, but the closer he gets to solving the case, the more fits he has, causing macabre visions.

As part of the Gogol Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Alexander Petrov (Gogol Nikolay Vasilievich)'s Story End?

• Alexander Petrov: Alexander Petrov's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Aleksey Vertkov (Homa Brut): Aleksey Vertkov's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Evgeniy Stychkin (Binh - Investigator): Evgeniy Stychkin's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Gogol. Viy Mean?

Gogol. Viy's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Alexander Petrov may feel rushed. Egor Baranov's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.