March 21, 2020 Masha Returns! Masha and the Bear will return for a new season! Film & TV News Russia File
March 15, 2020 5-Hour Phone Film Do you have an extra five hours? Why not watch this unique film! Art Film & TV Russia File
February 13, 2020 Odder News for the Young'uns In this week's G-rated Odder News: Kid-friendly World War II history, kid-friendly educational TV, and kid-friendly swearing lessons. Children Education Film & TV Food & Drink History Odder News
February 01, 2020 The Actor-Agents of the KGB A former KGB agent recently claimed that many Soviet celebrities, including multiple famous actors, were agents of the “special services." Espionage Film & TV History Russia File
January 02, 2020 Fate can be ironic “People discussed whether Nadya and Ippolit had sex.” – One of the FAQ’s about the beloved Soviet New Year’s film Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!, according to the daughter of the director. Film & TV Quote
January 01, 2020 News and Views A collection of news items, quotes, and tidbits of interest from around the Russia space. Environment Film & TV News
December 28, 2019 Russians on Oscar Shortlists Three Russian films have been shortlisted for the Oscars this year, in three different categories. Some critics say it is unprecedented and a sign the country's creative industry is on the upturn. Art Culture Film & TV St. Petersburg Russia File
November 24, 2019 Too Much Catherine, Not Enough Greatness Two reviewers evaluate Catherine the Great through a gender and a storytelling lens. Film & TV History Reviews Russia File
August 03, 2019 "The Last Czars" is a Disgrace to Russian History “The Last Czars” is a wolf in sheep’s clothing: disingenuous, deceitful hagiography masquerading as history. Film & TV History Reviews Russia File
May 10, 2019 A Dangerous Film about Dangerous Wars Pavel Lungin’s controversial film Братство is nothing new, but its political context is — and that’s what makes it so dangerous. Film & TV Military Politics War Russia File
May 06, 2019 Fact-Checking the Caucasus How true-to-life is a favorite Soviet movie, and what does it tell us about the Caucasus? Customs Film & TV Regions Russia File
May 01, 2019 Prison, Ford, and A Great Director Other assorted items from around the Russian world. Economy Film & TV Government
