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Articles with tag "Television"

inelegant analogy

Russian Police Probe Pro-Kremlin TV Host’s Hitler-Praising Comments – Reports

Vladimir Solovyov had called Hitler “personally a very brave man” who “fought honorably in World War I.”
pass the popcorn

'Optimists-2' and Russian Film Classics Online

Bookmark these sites for when you need a Soviet classic movie fix.
not quite a palace

Russian State TV Attempts 'Putin Palace'-Style Exposé on Navalny's German Apartment

The correspondent shows the villa's toilet brush in a nod to the alleged $700 Putin palace item that has become a protest symbol.
off the air

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Bans 3 Pro-Russia TV Channels

The channels are linked to powerful Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
movie night

Russian Movie Night: 7 Great Features

Relax with these seven feature films or TV series chosen by Jennifer Eremeeva.
obituary

Alexander Kurlyandsky, Creator of 'Nu, Pogodi!', Dead at 82

Kurlyandsky's creations include the parrot Kesha and The Great Gosha.
racism scandal

Obama Blackface Skit on Kremlin-Funded TV Sparks Outrage

“We now go live to the dark side of America’s history,” the host says before introducing the fake Obama.
split screen

'Comey's Rule' on Russia and Russia on 'Comey's Rule'

James Comey and Russian reviewers talk about the veracity of the new Showtime series.
blocked broadcaster

Latvia Bans Russia's RT 'Propaganda' Channels

The bans are permanent unless RT fires its head who is under international sanctions.
talking heads

‘Let American Imperialism Collapse’: How Is Russian TV Covering U.S. Protests?

A look at how Russia’s most-watched political talk shows have covered the wave of protests in the U.S.
stranger than fiction

Russia ‘Ready’ for New Comedy on Gay Activists’ 1970s Soviet Visit, Producer Says

“It’s a conversation about intolerance to the ‘others’,” Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky said.
From Russia with reality

Amazon Prime Snags First Russian Reality Show

“Instagrammers” follows the lives of influencers forced to do menial jobs in rural Russia.
Remembering the fallen

Russian TV Airs 13M Names of Soviet WWII Casualties Ahead of 75th Victory Day

It will take 76 days to air all 12.6 million names.
musical healthcare

Russian TV Hosts Combat Coronavirus With The Power of Song

“We defeated the Nazis, we will also defeat this beast!” they sing.
The truth is out there

Russian TV Runs Conspiracy Theory Blaming Trump for Coronavirus

A much more plausible theory than bats.
AWARDS SEASON

‘Chernobyl’ Scores Best Miniseries Golden Globe

Actor Stellan Skarsgard also won the best supporting actor award for his role on the show.
NEW OWNER

U.S. Businessman Buys Russian-Language RTVI Broadcaster

The sale marks the first time the network will be majority owned by a foreign shareholder.
cancel culture

Russian TV Pulls Ukraine President’s Comedy Series After Putin Joke

The Kremlin said it had nothing to do with TNT’s decision to move the political satire online.
Run a correction

Airing Fake MH17 Image Was a 'Mistake,' Russian State TV Chief Admits

“Yes, we’re human, we made a mistake, but not on purpose,” Konstantin Ernst told The New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa.
Awards season buzz

'Chernobyl' Nabs 4 Golden Globe Nominations

The highly acclaimed HBO miniseries was nominated in every category it entered.
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