Title:Fizika ili Khimiya (Физика или химия)
Country of Origin: Russia
Original Network: STS (CTC)
Premiere Year: 2011
Based on:Física o Química (Antena 3, Spain)
Praised for addressing taboo topics (abortion, HIV, coming out) absent from Russian teen shows.
Fer & David’s storyline became iconic in Russian LGBT+ forums.
5. Plot summary (Russian version – spoiler-lite)
New chemistry teacher Vera arrives at Lyceum 153.
Conflicts with physics teacher Maxim, but romantic tension builds.
Student plots: First love, academic pressure, bullying, parent divorce, financial problems, coming out (toned down).
Final episodes: A school accident (different from Spanish version’s shooting), then cancellation on a cliffhanger.
The "Fer" Character (Blas in Spain): In the original, Fer (Gonzalo Ramos) was a nerdy, closeted gay teen whose coming-out story was groundbreaking for Spanish TV. In the Russian version, his analogue, Dima Isaev, retained the intelligence and the internal conflict, but the narrative around his sexuality was drastically softened (more on that later).
The "Ruth" Character (Clara in Spain): The anorexic overachiever. Russian Katya Volkova mirrored Clara’s struggle with perfectionism and body dysmorphia, a theme that resonated deeply in a society increasingly concerned with Western beauty standards.
The "Gorka" Character (Julio in Spain): The rebellious, working-class troublemaker with a heart of gold. Russian Vanya Smirnov kept the leather jacket and the chip on his shoulder, clashing with wealthy classmates.
The Teachers: The explosive love affair between the conservative literature teacher (Irene in Spain) and the hot-headed philosophy teacher (Miguel in Spain) was translated almost scene-for-scene. The Russian Olga and Andrei shared the same fiery arguments, clandestine hookups, and emotional rollercoaster.
For fans of the original Spanish series, episodes of the 2008 version are also available on platforms like in certain regions. Disney Plus specific differences Física o Química : The Russian Adaptation Title:
1. Overview: What is Física o Química?
Original show: Spanish teen drama aired on Antena 3 (2008–2011), set in a fictional Madrid high school.
Russian version: An official adaptation titled «Физика или химия» (pronounced Fizika ili khimiya).
Aired on:СТС (STS), starting April 6, 2014.
Episodes: 1 season only (20 episodes), unlike the original’s 7 seasons.
Победитель каждого эпизода получает денежный приз и возможность продолжить участие в шоу.
Последний участник, оставшийся в игре, получает главный приз - денежную сумму и возможность поступить в один из лучших вузов России.