The Russian Soul

Jan 30 2014 N/A 1h 12m
Documentary, Drama, History

Russia is a highly developed, wired, and educated nation, but endures third-world levels of corruption and a repressive, autocratic government. Many Russians explain this paradox by citing the Russian soul, a unique national mindset, born out of their turbulent history that wants dictatorship. Is that possible, or are free speech and democracy universal values?

Plot

Russia is a highly developed, wired, and educated nation, but endures third-world levels of corruption and a repressive, autocratic government. Many Russians explain this paradox by citing the Russian soul, a unique national mindset, born out of their turbulent history, that wants dictatorship. Is that possible, or are free speech and democracy universal values? The Russian Soul film answers this question against the backdrop of the historic protest movement unfolding in Russia today, in conversations with all parts of Russian society, from political, academic and media elites to street protesters, schoolchildren, and ordinary citizens.

Written by

Andrew Hamilton

Directed by

Andrew Hamilton

Cast

Ellen Barry, Lee Bollinger, Sergei Guriev

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

1 win

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183
Average Rating
3.8 out of 10
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