March 21, 2020 Masha Returns! By Margaret Godwin-Jones Masha and the Bear will return for a new season! Film & TV News Russia File
March 15, 2020 5-Hour Phone Film By Margaret Godwin-Jones 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 By The Editors 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 By Katrina Keegan 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 By The Editors “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 By The Editors 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 By Maria Antonova 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
November 24, 2019 Too Much Catherine, Not Enough Greatness By Tiffany Zhu and Katrina Keegan Two reviewers evaluate Catherine the Great through a gender and a storytelling lens. Film & TV History Reviews
August 03, 2019 "The Last Czars" is a Disgrace to Russian History By Tiffany Zhu “The Last Czars” is a wolf in sheep’s clothing: disingenuous, deceitful hagiography masquerading as history. Film & TV History Reviews
May 10, 2019 A Dangerous Film about Dangerous Wars By Tiffany Zhu 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
May 06, 2019 Fact-Checking the Caucasus By Katrina Keegan How true-to-life is a favorite Soviet movie, and what does it tell us about the Caucasus? Customs Film & TV Regions
May 01, 2019 Prison, Ford, and A Great Director By The Editors Other assorted items from around the Russian world. Economy Film & TV Government
