The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.
Category: Putin, Vladimir V
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Putin Is Coming for Russian Literature
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Kremlin is redefining what it means to be a writer in Russia.
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The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin
The New York Times – Film:
Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.
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A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
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.
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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.