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Sergei Eisenstein
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Yuri Yakovlev
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Karen Shakhnazarov
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Vyacheslav Tikhonov
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Igor Maslennikov
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Faina Ranevskaya
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Vasily Livanov
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Vera Kholodnaya
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Mikhail Zharov
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Innokentiy Smoktunovsky
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Nikolai Burlyayev
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Inna Churikova
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Mikhail Kononov
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Anatoli Papanov
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Andrei Mironov
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Fyodor Khitruk
May 1, 1917 - December 3, 2012
Alexey Balabanov
25 February 1959 - 18 May 2013
Alexei German
20 June 1938 - 21 February 2013
Yuri Nikulin
18 December 1921 - 21 August 1997
Arkady Raikin
24 October 1911 - 20 December 1987
Mikhail Kalatozov
28 December 1903 - 29 March 1973
Pavel Lungin
12 July 1949 - ...
Tatyana Lioznova
20 July 1924 - 29 September 2011
Sergei Bondarchuk
25 September 1920 - 20 October 1994
Yuri Norstein
September 15, 1941 - ...
Leonid Gaidai
30 January 1923 - 19 November 1993
Grigori Chukhrai
23 May 1921 - 29 October 2001
Oleg Basilashvili
September 26, 1934 - ...
Liya Akhedzhakova
July 9, 1938 - ...
Oleg Dal
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Yevgeni Urbansky
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Alexei Batalov
20 November 1928 - ...
Rolan Bykov
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Yevgeni Mironov
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Aleksandr Tatarsky
11 December 1950 - 22 July 2007
Yevgeni Morgunov
April 27, 1927 - June 25, 1999
Yvan Kyrlya
17 March 1909 - July 1943
Lev Atamanov
21 February 1905 - 12 February 1981
Oleg Yankovsky
23 February 1944 - 20 May 2009
Vyacheslav Nevinny
30 November 1934 - 31 May 2009
Saveli Kramarov
13 October 1934 - 6 June 1995
Isaac Schwartz
13 May 1923 - 27 December 2009
Igor Ilyinsky
24 July 1901 - 13 January 1987
Stanislav Lyubshin
April 6, 1933 - ...
Yevgeni Karelov
12 October 1931 - 11 July 1977
Nikolai Batalov
November, 24th (December, 6th) 1899 - 10th November 1937
Vladimir Motyl
26 June 1927 - 21 February 2010
Vladimir Basov
28 July 1923 - 17 September 1987
Nikolai Karachentsov
October, 27th, 1944 - ...
Viktor Tregubovich
November 30, 1935 - September 21, 1992
Gleb Panfilov
December, 21st, 1934 - ...
Vitaly Solomin
12 December 1941 - 28 May 2002
Alexander Mitta
28 March 1933 - ...
Tatiana Doronina
12th September 1933 - ...
Yevgeniy Yevstigneyev
October 9, 1926 - March 5, 1992
Marlen Khutsiev
December, 4th, 1925 - ...
Andrey Krasko
August, 10th, 1957 - July, 4th, 2006
Mikhail Boyarsky
December, 26th, 1949 - ...
Mark Zakharov
October, 13th, 1933 - ...
Oleg Menshikov
8 November 1960 - ...
Vladimir Mashkov
November, 27th, 1963 - ...
Pavel Luspekayev
April, 20th 1927 - April, 17th 1970
Alexander Sokurov
June, 14th, 1951 - ...
Lyudmila Gurchenko
12 November 1935 - 30 March 2011
Agniya Barto
February 17 (O.S. February 4) 1906 - April 1, 1981
Vladimir Ivashov
August, 28th 1939 - March, 23rd 1995
Nadezhda Kosheverova
23 September 1902 - 22 September 1989
Valentina Karavayeva
21 May 1921 - 25 December 1997
Mikhail Yefremov
November, 10th 1963 - ...
Eldar Ryazanov
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Yuli Raizman
December 15, 1903 - December 11, 1994
Nikita Mikhalkov
October, 21st, 1945 - ...
Vladimir Menshov
17th September 1939 - ...
Renata Litvinova
January, 12th 1967 - ...
Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov
31 January 1939 - 15 April 2012
Leonid Yarmolnik
January 22, 1954 - ...
Sergey Yursky
March 16, 1935 - ...
Boris Chirkov
13 August 1901 - 28 May 1982


Articles:

Where To Watch Foreign Language Films In Moscow
As you live in Moscow, you may be wondering where to go to watch films in your native language. Doubtless there are different cultural centres, but if you prefer the ooze and groove of traditional cinemas, read on for a list of Moscow cinema halls that regularly screen films in foreign language.
--10-12-2012--
History of Russian Television
Television in Russia was born in the first half of the 20th century. In 1930 the television laboratory of the All-Union Electrotechnical Institute in Moscow developed a mechanical system for transmitting images on radio-waves.
--26-07-2012--
History of Russian Animation, Part II
Around the year 1960 the Soviet animation experienced a drastic change in its style. Realistic backgrounds and characters came to appear much less often, having given way to caricature. Animators experiments with various techniques, among them cutout animation (The Story of a Crime (1962)) and glass painting (Song about Falcon (1967)).
--03-07-2012--
History of Russian Animation, Part I
The history of Russian animation is extensive and covers a few periods, the largest and most flourishing of which was the Soviet one, mostly represented by the Soyuzmultfilm and Ekran studios.
--03-07-2012--
Best Russian Movies about Winter Time and Holidays
Winter with all the holidays during this time of the year is very important part in lives of all Russian people. So no wonder that Russian cinematograph has created so many good movies dedicated to this period. Today we'll tell you about the best examples. Some of them are about New Year, some about Christmas, some are just classical fairy tales in winter decorations. But all these films create good and warm mood in every snowy and frosty day. Enjoy!
--13-01-2012--
People from the Urals Region You Should Know
Summing up the month of the Urals region on our site, we want to present you the list of the most prominent and famous Ural people, who was born or spent most of their life there. This list will help you to navigate among many talented Russian people and find the person, you want to learn more about.
--05-10-2011--
"Live Fast, Die Young" - 10 Russian Celebrities Gone Too Soon
They weren't able to stay in this world a little longer. But their short life was full of events and achievements. They enriched Russia with their talents and remained in history and people's memory. There is a list of 10 young Russian celebrities who died being below the age of 30, inclusive.
--29-08-2011--


News:

Gerard Depardieu to Make a Movie in Chechnya
A thriller starring the famous French actor Gerard Depardieu and the British actress Elizabeth Hurley will be filmed in the Russian North Caucasus republic of Chechnya and will appear on screens at the end of the year.
--22-05-2013--
Film Director Alexey Balabanov Passes Away
The well-known Russian film director Alexey Balabanov died yesterday, aged 55, after losing his consciousness.
--19-05-2013--
Kinotavr Festival to be Opened with Govorukhin's New Film
Organizers of the Kinotavr Film Festival have announced the competitive program of the film festival.
--13-05-2013--
Vivat Cinema of Russia! Festival Kicks Off in St. Petersburg Today
Tonight will see the opening ceremony of the 21st All-Russian film festival Vivat Cinema of Russia! in the Octyabrskyt Concert Hall, St. Petersburg.
--13-05-2013--
Exhibition of Oldest Film Director of Lenfilm Opened in Petersburg
May 1 marked the 85th anniversary since the birthday of the well-known Petersburg film director Vitaly Melnikov.
--04-05-2013--
Alexey German Sr. Museum to Appear in Lenfilm Studio
Museum of the outstanding film director Alexei German Sr. will be opened this summer in the Lenfilm Studio, Petersburg.
--30-04-2013--
Remake of Famous Soviet Disaster Film to be Made in Russia
Film director Nikolay Lebedev, whose last project, Legend No. 17 earned about $8 million in Russian distribution will film a remake of Air Crew (1979).
--25-04-2013--
Movie on Legendary Hockey-Player Valeri Kharlamov Goes on General Release in Russia
Biopic movie about the great Russian hockey player Valeri Kharlamov (1948-1981) goes on release in Russia.
--18-04-2013--
Ingeborga Dapkunaite Opens Actor's School in Moscow
The actress Ingeborga Dapkunaite will become the head of Cinemotion Acting School.
--16-04-2013--
Zvyagintsev to Shoot New Movie on Kola Peninsula
The well-known Russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev has told about his work on the new movie Leviathan, the shooting of which will take place on the Kola Peninsula from August to October 2013.
--29-03-2013--
80-Year-Old Alexander Mitta Making Movie about Marc Chagall
Today the magnificent film director Alexander Mitta turns 80 years old.
--28-03-2013--
Animation Kin-dza-dza Goes on General Release
The longed-for animated film Ku! Kin-dza-dza by the eminent film director Georgi Daneliya goes on general release on April 11, 2013.
--22-03-2013--
Russian Short-Length Movie to be Shown in Cannes
Russian short-length film Arena will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival within Short Film Corner event. This has been reported on the Filmpro.ru website.
--21-03-2013--
Alexey Balabanov Wants to Direct Movie on Stalin Jointly with Emir Kusturica
A month ago the Russian film director Alexey Balabanov publicly offered Emir Kusturica collaboration over a movie about young Joseph Stalin.
--13-03-2013--
Famous Russian Actor Tragically Died
Famous Russian actor Andrey Panin was found dead in his Moscow apartment. According to the preliminary investigation he probably fell and hit his head on the floor.
--08-03-2013--
Three New Summer Movie Theaters to Open in Moscow
In 2013 summer open air cinemas will be opened in three more Moscow parks, the head of Moscow Culture Department Sergey Kapkov has reported.
--01-03-2013--
Russian Producers Oppose Quoting of Foreign Movies at Movie Theaters
Producers Renat Davletyarov, Feodor Bondarchuk, Alexander Rodnyansky and Sergey Selyanov have opposed the bill of quoting foreign cinemas at movie theaters.
--21-02-2013--
Celebrated Russian Film Director Passed Away
Aleksey Yuryevich German, a Soviet and Russian film director and screenwriter has passed away on the 75th year of his life.
--21-02-2013--
Google Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Leonid Gaiday with Festive Logo
The Google Internet company celebrated the 90th anniversary since the birth of the Soviet film director Leonid Gaiday with a festive logo.
--31-01-2013--
Boris Khlebnikov's Movie to Take Part in Berlin Film Festival
Long Happy Life by the Russian film director Boris Khlebnikov will participate in the main competition of the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival to be held from February 7 to February 17.
--23-01-2013--
Strugatsky Brothers’ Story Kid to be Screened
The film director Alexey Fedorchenko will create a movie based on the story The Kid by the Strugatsky Brothers.
--19-01-2013--
Sergey Yursky Awarded Stanislavsky Prize
Outstanding actor Sergey Yursky has been conferred with Stanislavsky 17th International Prize.
--19-01-2013--
Russian Film Director from Chechnya Inal Sheripov to Screen Hamlet in Japan with Marina Vladi and Japanese actors
The Russian director from Chechnya Inal Sheripov intends to start making a screen version of Hamlet in Japan.
--07-01-2013--
Animation “Three Athletes on Faraway Coasts” Becomes Most Popular New Year Project
“The animation project Three Athletes on Faraway Coasts by the Melnitsa Studio has become the box office hit of film distribution in the first week of the year.
--07-01-2013--
Walk of Fame of Russian Cinema to Appear in Moscow Region
Walk of Fame of the Russian Cinema will be created in the Moscow Region and it will settle down in the area of State Film Fund.
--21-12-2012--
Alexey Balabanov’s Film I Also Want Released in Russia
New work by the most provocative Russian film director Alexey Balabanov - the realistic fairy tale I Also Want - is released in Russia on Thursday.
--13-12-2012--
Comedy Jungle Holds Leadership in Russian Film Distribution
The Russian comedy Jungle with the main roles played by Vera Brezhneva and Sergey Svetlakov, has been in the lead in the Russian film distribution for the second week in a row.
--11-12-2012--
Monument to Hero Sukhov Unveiled in Samara
Legendary Feodor Sukhov has finally returned home. A monument to the hero of the national blockbuster White Sun of the Desert has been unveiled in Samara.
--11-12-2012--
Mosfilm Begins Production Of a Film Based On Alexander Kuprin Works
Mosfilm begins production of a film based on the works of Alexander Kuprin, starting with a dramatisation of The Duel short story.
--30-11-2012--
Well-known Actor Ilya Oleinikov Passes Away
The popular Russian actor and TV host Ilya Oleynikov has died, aged 65; it is another big loss for Russian culture.
--12-11-2012--
Mystic Detective Serial Shot in Russia
Mystical detective serial Reverse Side of the Moon by director Alexander Kott has been premiered at the First Channel on Russian TV.
--07-11-2012--
Screen Version of Oleg Kuvayev's Novel to be Shot in Chukotka
The final shootings of the full-length feature film Territory based on Oleg Kuvayev's same-name novel will be held in Chukotka at the end of November.
--05-11-2012--
Exhibition Dedicated to Actor Anatoly Papanov Opens in Moscow
The memorial exhibition Irreplaceable Anatoly Papanov dedicated to the outstanding Russian actor has opened in Moscow.
--30-10-2012--
Monument to Actress Maria Ladynina Unveiled in Krasnoyarsk Territory
A monument to the legendary national actress of the USSR Marina Ladynina (1908 - 2003) has been unveiled in her hometown of Nazarovo in Krasnoyarsk Territory.
--23-10-2012--
Dukhless Sets Box-Office Record Among Russian Films
Roman Prygunov's film Dukhless based on the book by popular writer Sergey Minaev has set a box-office record among Russian films in the first weekend.
--10-10-2012--
Exhibition of Screenwriter of Mimino Opens in Moscow
An exhibition of painting, graphic and sculptural works by Rezo Gabriadze - the author of the films Mimino and Kin-dza-dza - will open in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts on October 16.
--08-10-2012--
Fedor Bondarchuk May Become Head of Lenfilm
The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation suggests Fedor Bondarchuk head the board of directors of Lenfilm Studio and Eduard Pichugin become its general director.
--25-09-2012--
Sergei Paradschanow Exhibition Opens in Moscow
The New Manege opens a new exhibition: about seventy works by Sergei Paradschanow have been brought from the Yerevan Museum to Moscow.
--25-09-2012--
Eizenstein, Tarkovsky, and Dziga Vertov Make Top 50 Greatest Films Of All Time
The annual Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time had a few surprises this year. Citizen Kane was no longer no. 1, and a fairly obscure classic film from the Soviet Dziga Vertov occupied the 8th position in Top 10.
--02-08-2012--
Alain Delon to Appear in Russian Movie about Moms
The well-known French actor, producer and film director Alain Delon has agreed to take part in the sequel of the Russian film “Moms” from the almanac “Happy New Year, Moms”.
--23-07-2012--
Alexander Nevsky to be Coloured
The famous film Alexander Nevsky (1938) by the ullustrious Soviet film director Sergei Eisenstein will be coloured.
--17-07-2012--
Shooting of TV-Series on Life of Mikhail Krug Launched in Tver
Shooting of the four-serial film about the life and death of the popular singer of Russian Chanson Mikhail Krug has been started in Tver.
--17-07-2012--
Open Air Cinema in Moscow Park
If you are going to visit Moscow in summer, enjoy the open-air cinema “Pioneer” in Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure. The cinema offers outdoor screenings and provides guests with pillows and blankets during cool summer evenings.
--04-07-2012--
34th Moscow International Film Festival Opens Today
From 21 to 30th of June Moscow welcomes the guests of the 34th International Film Festival. 17 full-length features compete in the main competition.
--21-06-2012--
Grand Prize of Kinotavr Film Festival Goes to Film about Cancer Patients
The jury of the Russian Film Festival Kinotavr conferred Grand Prize on Pavel Ruminov’s work I Will Be Near.
--11-06-2012--
In the Fog Wins Prize of FIPRESCI in Cannes
Sergei Loznitsa’s film In the Fog took a prize of the International Federation of Film Critics in the main competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.
--28-05-2012--
Sergei Bodrov to Screen Amphibian Man in English
The Trikita Entertainment Company will produce a new screen version of Alexander Beliaev’s famous fantastic novel Amphibian Man.
--23-05-2012--
Shukshin Film Festival to Run in July
Shukshin Film Festival traditionally held in the Altai Territory will take place in July this year.
--08-05-2012--
New Russian Sherlock Holmes Series Completed
Shooting of the 16-series Sherlock Holmes directed by Andrey Kavun and featuring Igor Petrenko as Holmes and Andrey Panin as Dr. Watson has been completes.
--07-05-2012--
Prima Ballerina Diana Vishneva May Appear in Alexey Uchitel's New Film
The prima ballerina of Mariinsky Theater Diana Vishneva may play the lead in the new film by famous director Alexei Uchitel.
--04-05-2012--
Russian Actor Dies After His Wife's Suicide
Famous Russian film and theatre actor, Alexander Porokhovschikov, has died in a hospital on Orthodox Easter's night, after a protracted illness.
--16-04-2012--
Museum of Cinema Might Settle at Factory “Sickle and Hammer”
The Moscow Museum of Cinema deprived of its own building since 2005 is waiting for its destiny to be resolved, because private individuals offering their help have no clear idea of what is needed to be built.
--16-04-2012--
Anniversary Ceremony of Nika Award Takes Place in Moscow
The 25th ceremony of the Russian Film Nika Award took place in Moscow last Sunday. The film "Once Upon a Time There Lived a Simple Woman" by Andrey Smirnov has become the main prize-winner.
--09-04-2012--
Oleg Menshikov Is a New Art Director of a Honoured Theatre
Russian famous actor Oleg Menshikov was appointed a new art director of the Ermolova's Theatre, in accordance with desire of the ex-art director Vladimir Andreev.
--05-04-2012--
Monument to Lumiere Brothers to Be Set Up in Yekaterinburg
A monument of The Lumiere Brothers will be set up in Yekaterinburg. It will appear near the Kosmos cinema and concert theater.
--02-04-2012--
Russian Film Director Joins French Legion
Russian film director Pavel Lungin will receive the title of Officer of the Legion of Honor, the highest state decoration of France.
--11-03-2012--
Film Hard to be a God to Premiere Next Year
The film Hard to be a God based on the well-known novel of the Strugatsky Brothers may probably get to the Guinness Book of Records.
--08-03-2012--
Monument to Anatoli Papanov to Appear in Vyazma
Monument to actor Anatoli Papanov will be set up in 2012 in the city of Vyazma of the Smolensk Region.
--01-03-2012--
Russian Actress Lyudmila Kasatkina Passed Away
People's Artist of the USSR and beloved Russian actress Lyudmila Kasatkina has died at the age of 86 in Moscow.
--28-02-2012--
Alexei Uchitel Starts Shooting of New Film about OMON Agents
Russian film director Alexei Uchitel is going to screen the story “Eight” by Zakhar Prilepin.
--28-02-2012--
Documentary about Scandalous Art Group Voina is in Favour at International Festivals
The documentary film director Andrey Gryazev has made a film about the scandalous art group Voina (War) famous for its provoking actions.
--20-02-2012--
Scriptwriter of The King's Speech to Cooperate with Pavel Lungin
The Oscar-winning David Seidler, who wrote the scenario for Tom Hooper’s The King's Speech, will write a modernized version of The Queen of Spades for Pavel Lungin’s film.
--15-02-2012--
Sergei Ursulyak to Screen Akunin’s Detective Novel
Writer Grigory Chkhartishvili, known under the penname Boris Akunin, has announced in his Livejournal a new TV series based on adventures of his famous character - detective Erast Fandorin.
--13-02-2012--
Stalingrad to Become the first IMAX Russian Movie
The film Stalingrad by director Feodor Bondarchuk will become the first Russian film in IMAX format.
--10-02-2012--
Moscow Rallies to Serve as Setting for Romantic Movie
A movie about love of an oppositionist and a member of a riot squad is being shot against the background of rallies taking place in Moscow.
--08-02-2012--
Sergei Solovyov to Make Film Featuring Pierre Richard
Russian film director Sergei Solovyov is now shooting a new film in France featuring the French comic star Pierre Richard.
--03-02-2012--
The Russian Oscars Single Out Zvyagintsev and Dostoyevsky
The Golden Eagle Award Ceremony, a kind of the Russian Oscars, has seen Yelena by Andrei Zvyagintsev taking four awards, including the Best Picture.
--31-01-2012--
Film about the Origin of Russian Rock Music to Premiere in Moscow
Premiere of the film about the origin of rock in the USSR under the title TimeMachine.
--27-01-2012--
Konstantin Lopushansky Launches Production of his New Film
Konstantin Lopushansky starts shooting in Petersburg a new film under the title “The Role”.
--25-01-2012--
Most Profitable and Unprofitable Russian Movies of 2011
Experts have conducted small research and defined ten most profitable and most unprofitable movies of 2011.
--25-01-2012--
Karen Shakhnazarov to Release a New Film by his 60th Birthday
The head of Mosfilm Studio Karen Shakhnazarov wants to release his new film White Tiger by his anniversary to be marked in July.
--24-01-2012--
Zvyagintsevs Elena Wins Grand Prize of Norway Film Festival
The film Elena by the well-known Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev has won the grand prize “Aurora” at the 22nd TIFF, which finished on Saturday in the northern Norwegian city Tromsø.
--23-01-2012--
Famous Russian Actor Dies of Cancer
Russian famous theatre and movie actor Yevgeny Zharikov has died on the 71st year of his life.
--18-01-2012--
Bekmambetov Acquires Copyright to Screen Version of Lunar Boy
Timur Bekmambetov’s company Baselevs has acquired rights to make a screen version of the book One Hundred Percent Lunar Boy by the American musician and writer Stephen Tunney.
--17-01-2012--
Famous Film Director Died in Moscow
On January 15, famous movie and television director Evgeny Ginzburg died in the 67th year of his life due to cerebral hemorrhage.
--16-01-2012--
Russian Film Director Popogrebsky Joins Jury of Sundance
The jurors of the national American festival of independent cinema Sundance Film Festival have been announced.
--12-01-2012--
Rating of Most Awaited Russian Films Made
In the next 12 months Russian viewers will get a chance to watch the films most long-awaited to be released.
--10-01-2012--
New Russian Cartoon Animated Film Goes on Release in Russia
New Russian animation Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf goes on release in Russia with 1.300 thousand copies.
--02-01-2012--
Cinema Museum to be Found in Lenfilm Studio
Museum of Lenfilm – the oldest Russian film studio – will be opened in St. Petersburg.
--26-12-2011--
Russian Movers and Shakers Are Announced
Within the special project dedicated to the 20th anniversary of modern Russia's history, the Financial Times has published the list of 25 most interesting Russians, so-called "movers and shakers".
--23-12-2011--
Alexander Sokurov Awarded Highest Japanese Order
“He has revealed Japan to viewers from all over the world” - with these words the Japanese consul general handed the higher award, Order of the Rising Sun over to Alexander Sokurov.
--14-12-2011--
Highest Japanese Award Was Given to Russian Film Director
Famous Russian film director Alexander Sokurov was presented with the Order of the Rising Sun by the General Japanese Consul in St. Petersburg, Ichiro Kavabata.
--13-12-2011--
Evgeny Mironov Marks His 45th Birthday
Today a famous Russian actor and art director of the Theatre of Nations, Evgeny Mironov celebrates his 45th anniversary.
--29-11-2011--
"Beaming Angel" to Descend Over Moscow
On November 4, an International Charitable Festival "Beaming Angel" will open in Moscow Cinema Center on Krasnaya Presnya. This year the festival's motto is "Kind Cinema Returns".
--01-11-2011--
Creator of Russian Sherlock Holmes Marks 80th Birthday
Yesterday a famous Russian film director and author of one of the best "Sherlock Holmes" series, Igor Maslennikov, marked his 80th anniversary.
--27-10-2011--
The Mosfilm Golden Collection Finishes Its Tour of Spain and Hungary
The citizens of Madrid (Spain) and Budapest (Hungary) spent the month of October indulging in the classics of the Russian cinema. The Spanish screenings are a part of the cross-cultural year between Russia and Spain that is celebrated throughout 2011.
--25-10-2011--
Elena by Andrei Zvyagintsev Continues Its Award-winning Year
Elena, a film by the Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev, continues its successes with the Grand Prix of the Ghent Film Festival.
--21-10-2011--
Art House Film Festival Opens in Moscow
On October 18, the fifth Festival of Independent Cinema "2morrow" started its work in the Russian capital. Its visitors will see films of Martin Scorsese, Roger Corman, Kim Ki-duk, Jafar Panahi and others.
--19-10-2011--
Andrei Konchalovsky Is Awarded the French National Order
A famous Russian film director Andrei Konchalovsky was honoured with the highest French award - the National Order of the Legion of Honour - for his contribution to the world's cinematograph.
--19-10-2011--
Kira Knightley to Become Anna Karenina
The Working Title Films company has started the filming of the screen version of Lev Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" book. Famous Hollywood actors Kira Knightley and Jude Law are to play the main roles.
--06-10-2011--
Monument to Shurik to Appear in Krasnodar
The governor of Krasnodar Territory Alexander Tkachev suggests establishing in the center of Krasnodar a monument to the leads of Leonid Gaidai’s legendary comedy “Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures”.
--03-10-2011--
Renowned Film Director Tatyana Lioznova Passes Away
Outstanding Russian film director and script writer Tatyana Lioznova has died, aged 87, in Moscow today.
--29-09-2011--
Monument to Actor Zinovy Gerdt Unveiled in Pskov Region
A monument to the well-known film actor Zinovy Gerdt, who would have turned 95 years old on September, 21st, has been unveiled in Sebezh town of the Pskov Region.
--21-09-2011--
Amur Autumn Film and Theatre Festival Opens in Blagoveschensk
The 9th Film and Theatre Festival, Amur Autumn, is taking place at Blagoveschensk in Primorye from 17 to 25 September 2011.
--20-09-2011--
Mikhalkov's Burnt by the Sun 2 to Aspire to Oscar Prize
Nikita Mikhalkov’s film Burnt by the Sun 2. The Citadel will aspire to the Oscar prize as a representative of Russia.
--20-09-2011--
70th Anniversary of the Russian 3D-Films to be Celebrated in Moscow
Program of the 4th film festival Artkino to be held in Moscow on September, 20th has been announced.
--16-09-2011--
Turgoyak Lake Will Become The Character Of The Movie " 100 Wonders Of Russia "
Taking group of the First Russian informative channel " My Planet " started working at film about Turgoyak Lake, situated in the region of Chelyabinsk. The group has come to Miass.
--15-09-2011--
House Museum of Tarkovsky Family to be Reconstructed in Moscow
House museum of the Tarkovskys’ creative dynasty will be recreated in the center of Moscow.
--13-09-2011--
Faust by Alexander Sokurov Takes the Golden Lion in Venice
An early favourite of the Venetian Biennale, Faust by Alexander Sokurov, shot in German with international cast, has been announced a winner.
--11-09-2011--
Auteur Cinema Accused of Sexual Content
Novosibirsk officials are going to close a local cinema specializing on cinema classics and auteur films.
--10-09-2011--
Festival Of Tourist Cinema " Date With Russia " To Be Held In The Region Of Sverdlovsk
From the 2nd to the 6th of September II All-Russian Festival of Tourist Cinema has taken place in the spiritual centre of the Ural Verkhoturie. Its main purpose is a promotion of tourist opportunities of the regions of Russia and attraction to the travelling in the country.
--06-09-2011--
Monument to Founder of Russian Film Industry Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Unveiled in Yalta
In the framework of the XII International TV Film Forum in Yalta (a resort city in Ukraine) a monument to the founder of the Russian film industry and Yalta Film Studio Aleksandr Khanzhonkov has been unveiled.
--29-08-2011--
Actress Iya Savvina Passes Away
Well-known Russian actress Iya Savvina died on Saturday, August, 27th, aged 75.
--28-08-2011--
Majority of Young Russians Do not Like Domestic Films
Most of the Russian cinema-goers (42 percent) do not care in what country a film has been made.
--26-08-2011--
A Soviet Comedy Remake Is Expected to Attract Tourists to North Caucasus
North Caucasus places high hopes on the role a remake of the best-loved Soviet comedy may play in the region's tourist development. The region's powers are in talks with two Moscow film studios to produce a contemporary version of the famous Abduction in the Caucasus film by Leonid Gaidai.
--24-08-2011--
Sudden Death of Russian Femme Fatale Actress
The star of art house films and muse of Sharunas Bartas and Leos Carax has died in France in suspicious circumstances.
--22-08-2011--
Rodion Nakhapetov to Adapt Bradbury's Dandelion Wine
A well-known Russian actor and director Rodion Nakhapetov will write a screen adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine. This will be the second Russian-produced adaptation of the famous novel.
--22-08-2011--
Festival of Banned Soviet Films to be Held in Moscow
A large-scale festival dedicated to repressed films of the Soviet epoch will be held for the first time in Russia in the Film Club at Vinzavod from 29 August to 20 September.
--18-08-2011--
Elena by Zvyagintsev Takes Three Prizes at Film Festival in RSA
Andrei Zvyagintsevs film Elena, which premiered and won the Jurys Prize at the Cannes competition Special View, has also taken three prizes at the 32nd Durban International Film Festival (Republic of South Africa) held from 21st to 31st July.
--10-08-2011--
Star of Ballad of a Soldier Zhanna Prokhorenko Passes Away
Actress Zhanna Prokhorenko, aged 71, has died today after a painful long illness at a Moscow hospital, the Guild of Film Actors of Russia reports.
--02-08-2011--
Justin Timberlake premiered Friends with Benefits in Moscow
American singer and actor Justin Timberlake and Ukrainian-born American actress Mila Kunis have arrived in Moscow this week to premiere their film Friends with Benefits.
--28-07-2011--
Yuri Kara to Create Biopic about Andrei Sakharov
Well-known film director Yuri Kara has announced his plans about making a film dedicated to Andrei Sakharov.
--26-07-2011--
Generation P Deserved Special Mention at Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2011
Victor Ginzburg’s film Generation P based on the same-name novel by Victor Pelevin has deserved the Special Mention of the jury at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
--11-07-2011--
International Film Forum in Petersburg to Encourage Independent Film Makers
The 2nd International Film Forum headed by famous film director Alexei German is taking place in Saint Petersburg from 10th to 15th July.
--11-07-2011--
33rd Moscow International Film Festival Announces its Winners
The closing ceremony of the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival took place in Pushkin Cinema on July, 2nd.
--04-07-2011--
Cult Film “Don’t be afraid, I am with you” to be Continued
Sequel of the cult Soviet adventure film Don’t be afraid, I am with you (1982) is going to be produced soon.
--23-06-2011--
Best Film of Kinotavr Festival Created for More than 20 Years
The 22nd Kinotavr Film Festival in Sochi has come to an end.
--14-06-2011--
Russian Ugly Duckling Goes on International Release
Ugly Duckling - the first full-length animation film by the Russian director Harry Bardin goes on general release at European cinemas.
--30-05-2011--
Fantasy Comedy “Destiny Mattock” Goes on Release in Russia
Comedy fantasy-film The Supermanager, or Mattock of Destiny starring charismatic Ivan Okhlobystin and Yuri Chursin has been released to Russian movie theatres.
--27-05-2011--





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