May 01, 2020 Visions of War On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II this May, we look back at how Soviet and Russian cinema has depicted the war. Film & TV Military War
April 10, 2020 "Working From Home" Caught on Video What exactly does “Working from Home” look like? This film captures the truth. Film & TV News Social Issues Russia File
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