The New York Times – Film:
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.
Category: Putin, Vladimir V
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Mariinsky Dancers Barred From Youth Ballet Gala in New York
The New York Times – Music:
Two dancers from the Russian company were set to perform at a benefit for a prestigious competition for young dancers, but they were sidelined after protests by pro-Ukrainian activists.
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Life Imitates Art as a ‘Master and Margarita’ Movie Stirs Russia
The New York Times – Film:
An American director’s adaptation of the beloved novel is resonating with moviegoers, who may recognize some similarities in its satire of authoritarian rule.
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Putin Ally Valery Gergiev to Lead Bolshoi Theater
The New York Times – Music:
The Russian maestro, who heads the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, will also control the Bolshoi in Moscow, replacing Vladimir Urin, who spoke out against the Ukraine war.
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For Monetochka, a Moral Stand Started a Creative Climb
The New York Times – Music:
Monetochka was one of Russia’s most discussed pop stars. Now, like other antiwar acts in exile, she’s having to retool her career.
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Does Anyone Care About Justin Trudeau’s Separation?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A stable marriage (publicly at least) used to be a cornerstone of any world leader’s résumé. Not in 2023.
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A Finnish Official Plays the Cello to Support Ukraine, Irking Russia
The New York Times – Music:
Anders Adlercreutz’s recording of a patriotic Ukrainian song was widely circulated online, and prompted a response from Moscow.
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War in Ukraine Takes Its Toll on the Tchaikovsky Competition
The New York Times – Music:
With Russia a pariah in the West since its invasion of Ukraine, this usually prestigious event is underway with far fewer international participants.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.