You can see different types of Laikas in many Russian films, though they can be hard to spot and identify. This list includes the West Siberian, East Siberian, and Russo-European Laika. Recommendations for additions are welcome!
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Druzhok * AKA: Little Friends * Year: 1958 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: Low
There are dozens of background dogs in one scene, a couple of which appear to be Laikas. The starring dog is a mixed-breed of a Laika/Spaniel type.
Farkas * AKA: Wolf * Year: 2007 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low
Looks like West Siberian Laikas in a few brief scenes.
Nedopesok Napoleon III / Недопесок Наполеон III AKA: Polar Fox Napoleon III * Year: 1979 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: Low
Of the many dogs, mostly mixed-breeds, seen in this film about a fox escaping from a fur farm, one or two appear to be Laikas.
Rys vykhodit na tropu * Year: 1983 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: High
In this sequel to Tropoy beskorystoy lyubvi, man and lynx return with a new canine companion when Rys adopts a Russo-European Laika puppy. DVD available in the UK (linked).
Seryy razboynik * AKA: The Grey Robber * Year: 1957 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: Medium
Mostly about a mother wolf and her pup, but there is an East Siberian Laika seen as a puppy and adult.
Tropoy beskorystoy lyubvi * Year: 1972 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: High
A East Siberian Laika costars with a man and a lynx. DVD available in the UK (linked).
Zloy dukh Yambuya * AKA: The Evil Spirit of Yambuy * Year: 1979 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: High
A wilderness thriller which greatly features dogs and one starring West Siberian Laika in particular.
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