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Horse Julius and Big Horse Racing (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 77 mins · Russian
Directed by
Konstantin Feoktistov, Darina Shmidt
Starring
Yuliya Zorkina, Yakov Petrov, Anatoli Petrov, Maxim Sergeev, Andrey Kuznetsov, Sergey Makovetskiy
Budget
$180M

A talking horse named Julius finds love and seeks the hand of a royal mare, the Star of the East, from Sultan Rashid. Due to a royal lineage requirement, Julius enlists the help of the prince of Kiev, who initially refuses. Undeterred, Julius kidnaps the prince and takes him to the sultan to facilitate the matchmaking. Their journey involves other business dealings in the East and culminates in a grand horse race where the victor claims everything.

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On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (12)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

12 events in order · contains spoilers

Horse Julius and Big Horse Racing Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Horse Julius and Big Horse Racing (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Rescue at the border

    Three bogatyrs and Julius confront Arkan's robbers at the border. They free Sultan Rashid and prevent the theft of Mare Zvezda. The rescue sets in motion a quest to win Zvezda's favor through a royal marriage-like alliance.

    When
    Daytime
    Where
    Borders of the Kiev Principality

  2. Julius stakes his claim

    Julius declares his intent to obtain Zvezda's prize through a royal marriage-like arrangement, underscoring that status must match to claim such royal bloodlines. The Mare Zvezda of the East symbolizes the prize and the prestige of the match. The insistence on equal pedigree explains why Julius seeks a powerful intermediary.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Sultan Rashid's court (East)

  3. Seeking a matchmaker in Kiev

    Julius decides to enlist the Prince of Kiev as matchmaker. He travels to Kiev to seek royal legitimacy and support for the arrangement. The goal is to gain political cover for the union.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Kiev

  4. Prince refuses to help

    The Prince is busy with other matters and refuses Julius's request for matchmaking. This rejection pushes Julius to pursue riskier alternatives. The rivalry between old duties and new ambitions intensifies.

    When
    Day
    Where
    Castle in Kiev

  5. Night infiltration

    Under cover of night, Julius slips into the Kiev castle. He moves silently past guards and private chambers, driven by the urgency of his plan. The bold intrusion marks a turning point in the quest.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Kiev castle

  6. Abduction to the Sultan

    Julius abducts the Prince and forcibly escorts him to Sultan Rashid for matchmaking. The audacious kidnapping shifts the balance of power and brings the Sultan's consent into play. The move heightens the stakes for everyone involved.

    When
    Night
    Where
    From Kiev to Sultan Rashid's court

  7. Bogatyrs' business on the East

    Meanwhile, the bogatyrs have their own business on the East side. Their missions keep them moving toward the same objective of influencing the outcome of the alliance. The parallel threads converge as the race approaches.

    When
    Day
    Where
    East of Kiev

  8. Big races announced

    News spreads that a big race will determine the prize for the winner. Officials and riders prepare the track and ceremonies for a high-stakes showdown. The event promises to decide control of Zvezda’s prize.

    When
    Day before race
    Where
    Racing venue in the East

  9. Prince in the Sultan's court

    The Prince's role as matchmaker now centers in Rashid's court, where the plan to seal the alliance is laid bare. The stakes rise as royal lineage, prestige, and Zvezda's prize intertwine. Julius watches the setup unfold from the wings.

    When
    Day before race
    Where
    Sultan Rashid's court

  10. Racetrack fills with participants

    The racing venue fills with participants and crowds as preparations reach peak intensity. Alliances and rivalries emerge around the horses and riders. The pursuit of the prize occupies every mind.

    When
    Race day morning
    Where
    Racing venue

  11. Race day showdown

    The big race begins, with riders pushing their mounts to the limit. Spectators watch as schemes, loyalties, and ambition collide on the track. The winner will claim everything, including the prize and the future of the alliance.

    When
    Race day
    Where
    Racing venue

  12. Endgame: outcome awaits

    The summary ends on the edge of the races, awaiting the outcome. The fate of Zvezda, Julius's quest, and the Kiev prince's role hangs in the balance. The audience is left to wonder which path the prize will follow.

    When
    Race day
    Where
    Racing venue

Last updated: March 05, 2026 at 18:39

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Timeline questions answered

Horse Julius and Big Horse Racing Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Horse Julius and Big Horse Racing (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Julius need the Prince of Kiev to help him marry Zvezda?

Julius needs the Prince of Kiev as a matchmaker because royal marriage rules require candidates of equal status. Since Julius is a common horse with no proven pedigree, he cannot directly claim the hand of Zvezda, the royal mare. By bringing a prince as an intermediary, Julius gains the royal legitimacy needed to approach Sultan Rashid for the marriage arrangement.

  • royal marriage
  • pedigree
  • matchmaker
  • Zvezda
  • status
Q2

Why did the Prince of Kiev refuse to help Julius?

The Prince of Kiev refused because he was occupied with other matters and did not consider Julius's request a priority. The summary mentions the Prince was engaged in other business, leading him to dismiss the talking horse's proposal despite its importance to Julius's quest.

  • Prince of Kiev
  • refusal
  • Julius
  • matchmaker
Q3

How did Julius get the Prince to the Sultan after being refused?

After the Prince refused, Julius sneaked into Kiev castle under cover of night while everyone slept. He silently moved past guards and private chambers, then abducted the Prince and forcibly escorted him to Sultan Rashid's court for matchmaking. This audacious kidnapping was the only way Julius could think of to get the royal help he needed.

Foreshadowing: The Prince's refusal earlier sets up the desperate measure Julius takes at night.

  • kidnap
  • Prince
  • night
  • castle
  • Sultan
Q4

Why is Zvezda so important in the story?

Zvezda, known as the Star of the East, is a royal mare of significant prestige. She was purchased at auction and became the center of a conflict between Sultan Rashid and his brother Arkan. For Julius, winning Zvezda represents not just romantic pursuit but also a chance to elevate his status through a royal marriage-like alliance.

  • Zvezda
  • mare
  • royal
  • prize
  • Star of the East
Q5

What is the conflict between Sultan Rashid and his brother Arkan?

Arkan, Rashid's brother, attempted to steal the mare Zvezda that Rashid had bought at auction. At the border of the Kiev Principality, Arkan's robbers tried to take Zvezda away, but three bogatyrs and Julius intervened and rescued both Sultan Rashid and the mare. This brotherly dispute over Zvezda sets the story's events in motion.

  • Arkan
  • Rashid
  • brother
  • Zvezda
  • robbers
Q6

What are the stakes in the big horse race?

The big race serves as the story's climax where the winner claims everything, including Zvezda and the associated prestige. The race brings together all the main characters, the bogatyrs, Julius, the Prince of Kiev, and Sultan Rashid, with the outcome determining who gets control of the prized mare and the political alliance surrounding her.

  • horse race
  • winner
  • prize
  • Zvezda
  • climax
Q7

Why can't Julius marry Zvezda without a royal matchmaker?

According to the rules of royal marriages in this world, only a candidate of equal status can marry someone of royal bloodlines. Julius, being a horse without documented pedigree, does not meet this requirement. The royal lineage rule is what forces him to seek the Prince of Kiev as a matchmaker to legitimize his suit for Zvezda.

  • royal blood
  • lineage
  • marriage rules
  • pedigree
Q8

What motivates Julius to pursue Zvezda despite the obstacles?

Julius is motivated by love and romantic aspiration. As a talking horse who considers himself worthy of a royal mare, he believes Zvezda is worth pursuing despite the complicated requirements and the risks involved in kidnapping a prince. His determination drives the entire plot forward.

  • love
  • motivation
  • Julius
  • Zvezda
  • pursuit
Q9

What is the role of the bogatyrs in the story?

The bogatyrs are three heroic warriors who initially help Julius rescue Sultan Rashid and Zvezda from Arkan's robbers at the border. They also have their own business on the East side, and their parallel mission converges with Julius's quest as everyone heads toward the big race. Their presence adds adventure elements and works alongside Julius toward the final showdown.

  • bogatyrs
  • heroes
  • rescue
  • race
  • adventure
Q10

What happens after Julius kidnaps the Prince?

After kidnapping the Prince, Julius brings him forcibly to Sultan Rashid's court. With the Prince now present, the matchmaking arrangement can proceed as Julius planned. The Prince's role shifts from unwilling participant to key figure in the alliance setup, and the stakes rise as royal lineage, prestige, and Zvezda's future all become intertwined.

  • kidnapping
  • Prince
  • consequences
  • Sultan
  • matchmaking

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