( The Trace ) is a massive Russian crime drama franchise that premiered on September 3, 2007 , on Channel One . It has since become one of the longest-running television series in Russian history, broadcast on Petersburg – Channel 5 since 2011. Series Overview & Premise
: It is often compared favorably to Western series like CSI or NCIS for its focus on the scientific side of criminal justice. Sled (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb ( The Trace ) is a massive Russian
(played by Pavel Shuvaev ): A prominent operative often involved in field work. Sled (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb (played
: Forensic specialists like Boris Selivanov (Oleg Valkman) and operatives like Margarita Vlasova (Nina Gogaeva). Evolution and Legacy (2007–2022) ( The Trace ) is a massive Russian
: The series spanned over 15 years within this timeframe, frequently updating its cast and writing team to keep plots "creative and innovative".