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fromVulture
16 hours ago

Personal Chekhov: Seagull: True Story and Uncle Vanya, Scenes From Country Life

Two productions by Russian directors in exile use Chekhov's plays to reflect on the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Russian court convicts German carnival float artist

Jacques Tilly was sentenced to over eight years in jail in Moscow for satirical carnival floats offending Russian authorities.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Russia declares protagonist of Oscar-winning documentary a foreign agent'

Pavel Talankin documented pro-war propaganda in Russia, won an Oscar, and was labeled a foreign agent for opposing the war in Ukraine.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 week ago

Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'

The film follows Talankin in his job at a school in the poor mining town of Karabash in the Chelyabinsk region, showing how the Russian government indoctrinates students with pro-war messages.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

A Production of Chekhov's Ivanov That I Wish Everyone Could See

The thing is an almost-four-hour-long continuous explosion - actors dancing, grappling, and hurling furniture; the director present onstage ripping pieces out of the set; paint and blood and flowers and feathers everywhere.
Berlin music
#venice-biennale
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago
Arts

Over 6,000 Sign Letter Opposing Russia's Venice Biennale Pavilion

Thousands of artists and cultural figures oppose Russia's return to the 2025 Venice Biennale, citing concerns about the country's participation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatoly: An In-depth Look at His Heavyweight Humor

Anyone who spends untold hours surfing the Web for humorous content will eventually find the work of one Vladimir Shmondenko, a prankster who goes by the name Anatoly. He's developed a faithful following, and, as far as I can tell, makes a comfortable living entirely from his TikTok and YouTube videos.
Humor
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Exiled Belarus Free Theatre Brings Exhibition on Authoritarianism to the Venice Biennale | Artnet News

Belarus Free Theatre presents an exhibition at Venice Biennale showcasing Belarusian artists whose work resists state censorship and authoritarianism through artistic expression.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Craziness and Contradiction: Kirill Serebrennikov on "Limonov: The Ballad" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Film depicts Eduard Limonov's turbulent, ego-driven life from Soviet underground to exile, literary success, and founding of a violent National Bolshevik movement embracing fascism.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke

Artemy Ostanin was sentenced to five years nine months for joking about a legless war veteran and offending Christians, convicted of inciting hatred.
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fromQueerty
1 month ago
LGBT

Russian court rules a photo of rock band Queen in drag is LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 month ago
LGBT

Russian court rules a photo of rock band Queen in drag is LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - Queerty

fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
1 month ago

Backstage at Kolya Bogatirev Fall/Winter 2026 CONTRAARGUMENTUM: A Dialogue of Renewal

Berlin Fashion Week witnessed a captivating display of innovation and emotion as sustainable fashion brand KOLYA BOGATYREV presented its latest collection, CONTRAARGUMENTUM. This remarkable runway show, embodying a blend of performance and fashion, stood as a compelling testament to the themes of rebirth, awareness, and artistic responsibility. Held at the vibrant Humana Second Hand at Frankfurter Tor, the venue's multi-level interior provided an evocative backdrop, echoing the brand's philosophy of sustainability and circular fashion.
Fashion & style
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Russian man prosecuted for sharing 'LGBT Propaganda' pic of Queen in drag

Moscow resident David Gevondyan, who is 22 years old, was given a fine for his post on European social media site VK. In his appeal, Gevondyan argued that he had not violated the law and that Queen's outfit choices did not constitute 'LGBT Propaganda'. According to Verstka, the court rejected his argument, noting that Gevondyan's page also showed photos of men kissing and men dressed in miniskirts. He was fined an undisclosed amount for all of the images.
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