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Russia to Require Netflix to Stream State Television Broadcasts

Russia has in recent months tightened restrictions on foreign internet giants’ operations within its borders.

age-appropriate

Russia to Probe Netflix for ‘Gay Propaganda’ Violations – Vedomosti

An official accused Netflix of streaming LGBT-themed content with a “16+” label instead of the required “18+” designation.

don't try this at home

Russia’s Cyber Morality Squad to Inspect ‘Squid Game’ Over Child Safety Fears

The League for a Safe Internet said it received reports of young Russians imitating the show’s violent versions of children’s games.

What Happened on Dyatlov Pass? 'Dead Mountain' Reveals All

This award-winning feature series is being released with English subtitles this week.

comedy of errors

'Red Rainbow' Coming Soon to a Small Screen Near You

The series won a development award at the Series Mania Forum at Lille, France.

Russian Court Bans ‘Happy Tree Friends,’ Anime Films

The adult cartoon “harms young children’s spiritual and moral education and development,” the court said.

contentious clip

Belarus NGO Denounces TV Interview With Jailed Activist

Activists say that Roman Protasevich's statements in the interview will have likely been obtained "under duress."

Russian Man’s Reluctant Rise to Chinese TV Stardom Comes to an End

"Don't love me, you'll get no results," he told viewers — but viewers did the exact opposite.

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.

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.

Russian Movie Night: 7 Great Features

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

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

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

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.

'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.

‘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.

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