June 05, 2024 Make Fairy Tales, not War Russian authorities are spending more on the production of fantasy films than on war films, according to a recent study. Culture Film & TV Government Pop Culture Russia File
May 30, 2024 "Limonov" Biopic Premieres at Cannes Kirill Serebrennikov has brought It's Me, Eddie to the silver screen. Film & TV Literature Memoir Russia File
October 24, 2023 OMON Raids Mosque, Forcing Rising Star to Enlist The Russian National Guard raided a mosque, forcing worshipers to enlist in the army. A finalist in a musical reality show was among the draftees. Film & TV Media Military Religion War Russia File
September 12, 2023 Not Even Russia Is Immune from "Barbenheimer" "Barbenheimer" fever has arrived in Russia. Cinemas are ready to bypass the government's restrictions and Hollywood copyright in creative ways. Business Culture Film & TV Government Politics Pop Culture Russia File
August 15, 2023 To Stay and Survive A filmmaker Elizaveta spent months riding Russia’s rails and discussing the war with fellow travelers. Film & TV Military Social Issues War
May 14, 2023 Imagine Dragons Shows Reality in Ukraine The band Imagine Dragons released a short film shot in Ukraine, telling the story of a teenager who survived Russian shelling. Film & TV Int'l Relations Music Politics War Russia File
April 29, 2023 The Jokes That Flew Under The Radar A comedy competition on the most influential state propaganda channel aired sketches criticizing Russia. Dissent Film & TV Government Humor War Russia File
March 19, 2023 20 Years for Rehearsing a Play? A young playwright in Tolyatti is threatened with 20 years in jail for rehearsing a play with his students. Art Education Film & TV Theater Russia File
March 16, 2023 A Victory for Navalny The Navalny film won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 95th Academy Awards. Dissent Film & TV Media Politics Russia File
March 12, 2023 Airwaves Hacked, Again A new hack into Russian radio and television stations reveals a vulnerable spot in the nation's airwaves. Film & TV Media News Politics War Russia File
February 09, 2023 Gérard Depardieu Bids Adieu French actor Gérard Depardieu has distanced himself from his previous anti-war statements. Dissent Film & TV Interview Politics War Russia File
September 14, 2022 Russian Troops Set to Regroup? “All of this is very bitter." – Russian newscaster Dmitry Kiselev Film & TV Journalism Media War Quote