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Russian Film Distributor Develops Homegrown Alternative to IMAX

A major Russian film distributor has announced an alternative to the high-resolution, large-format IMAX experience.
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Putin Awards Friendship Medal to Action Star Steven Seagal

The vocal Kremlin supporter has been awarded a medal.
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opinion Maxim Alyukov

How (Not) to Interpret Russian Political Talk Shows

The forensic dissection of Russian political talk shows by analysts hoping to gain insight into the Kremlin’s inner workings has skyrocketed since...
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Russian Cinemas Sit Idle Amid Hollywood Walkout

Revenue and attendance have both plummeted at Russia's major cinema chains.
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Georgian Chess Champion’s ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Lawsuit Against Netflix Upheld in Court

Nona Gaprindashvili filed the $5 million defamation lawsuit against the streaming giant in September 2021.
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What’s On in Moscow Sept. 17-19

Grand opera, haunting cartoons and flea markets.
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Netflix to Provide Movies Dubbed In Russian

The streaming service will also provide more Russian-language choices.
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U.S. Pop Star Billie Eilish Debuts Russian Remix of 'Bad Guy' on Russian TV

The 17-year-old Generation Z icon recently played sold-out shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Metallica Covers Soviet Rock Classic at Moscow Concert

The heavy metal band Metallica performed a cover of Soviet rock legend Viktor Tsoi’s 1988 hit “Gruppa Krovi” (Blood Type) to the delight of 80,000...
Entertainment

Moscow Movie Mania

In a celebration of summer and cinema, Moscow opens thirty open-air movie theaters for the month of August.
FIFA

Kokoshniki Are Russia’s Latest Inside Joke

The traditional headdresses became a hit after a Russian family wearing them and munching on hot dogs became a widespread meme.
Entertainment

Sochi’s Lavish Spas

Looking for somewhere to pamper yourself and escape the heat of the city? We’ve got you covered.
Entertainment

Russia Overtakes France as Europe’s Biggest Market for Movie Tickets

Russian theaters sold 212 million tickets last year, overtaking France, Britain and Germany.
Entertainment

Russian Bots Unleashed Campaign to Save General Hux, Star Wars Director Says

Hundreds of Russian bots coordinated to plead for the life of a ruthless military general character.
Entertainment

Be Your Own Edgy Valentine in Moscow

If today is meant to be a day to celebrate love, then there’s a lot more to celebrate than just romance —a love for wine, for example, or a love for...
Entertainment

Russian Censorship Scandal Forces Ministry to Reissue Paddington 2 License

Russian cinema owners complained of “unprecedented” government overreach.
Entertainment

Russian Actress Faces Backlash for Harvey Weinstein Comments

"Isn’t it beautiful when a man of such great power sexually harasses you?"
Entertainment

Hong Kong: Chinese Fusion Up in the Air

Hong Kong at the Holiday Inn Sokolniki continues the culinary syncretism of its namesake, drawing on modern Western trends for dishes Europeans would expect...
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Moscow 2016: The Prince and the Penguin

In Moscow, 2016 will go down as a complicated year. Perhaps it will be viewed as the first step toward a shiny, orderly dystopia. Or maybe it will go down...
Entertainment

How to Spend the Golden Autumn in Moscow

The red and gold hues of autumn have arrived, which means a mad dash to enjoy frost-free pavements and squirrel-filled parks before the chill properly...
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