The history of wooden toys in Russia dated back hundreds of years ago. In winter, agricultural activity goes into a halt. In turn, people pass the time making wooden toys as a form of folk art. Russia is a country whose area is covered with forests. Wood is one of their natural resources. Hence it’s […]
Author: Ann
The weekend is perfect to snuggle in your bed and read a book or binge-watching TV series. If you’re tired with Netflix options, why not trying to find the less popular but equally good movies or TV series from Russia. There are many choices, from Russian cartoons to Russian popular movies. For TV series, don’t […]
Russian cinema is one of the most exceptional in the world. Even since the days of the tsar, Russian talented directors, screenwriters, and actors have experimented in producing good-quality and enjoyable movies. If you’re tired with Hollywood movies and looking for some variety, consider these titles for your next watch list. 1. The Irony of […]
It’s not a secret that Russia is heavy on censorship, especially during the Soviet time. Movies included, there are a number of titles not allowed for distributions in the country. Some are allowed, but even then, the Russian public still considers it inappropriate and scandalous. What are Russia films that were considered too scandalous? These […]
Some of you might have heard of Vinni Pukh, some of you may not. Well, this Russian cartoon is one of the most popular cartoons in Russia. A very cute cartoon, charming animation style, and heartwarming storyline, so go on and watch it, it’s a shame to miss it. If that’s not impressive enough, these […]
It’s no secret that censorship is a must in Russia. Everything must go through Russia’s Ministry of Culture before it’s deemed appropriate for public. This also applies to movies. The heavy censorship doesn’t discourage some people to suppress their creativity, however. Hence this is why Russian directors still dare to produce pieces that go astray […]
There’s only a handful of Russian entertainment products that make it to the global audience. One addition from the past year is a TV series titled Better than Humans. It’s a science fiction TV series created by Andrey Junkovsky, starring Paulina Andreeva and Aleksandr Kuznetsov. It’s original aired date is November 2018, still very fresh. Better […]
A movie always has some sort of message. Cartoons, as simple as they may seem, are no exceptions. After all, every product of human creativity must be inspired by a real-life situation. If you are keen, you can spot it in every movie you watch. Russian cartoons, especially made in the Soviet era, are quietly […]
Cartoon isn’t only the territory of Disney. Russia surprisingly is quite an expert when it comes to animated motion pictures. Although they aren’t as popular as American-based Pixar movies, the animation does have a special place in the hearts of Russian people. Many would reminisce fondly the good old day cartoons from their childhood era. […]
There are several things that can bring back childhood memories. Ice cream, toys from the past, theme parks, and childhood TV shows. For some, cartoons warm the heart for being a reminder of the more innocent times. This also applies to some of the Russian people. The Soviet era surprisingly is when animated movies thrived […]