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2012110 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Citizen Poet. Run of the Year

2012110 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Millions of citizens in Russia engaged in activism during 2011-2012, responding to a significant political awakening across the nation.

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Vera Krichevskaya

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Millions of citizens in Russia engaged in activism during 2011-2012, responding to a significant political awakening across the nation.

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Vera Krichevskaya

Vera Krichevskayadirector

Vera Krichevskaya

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Mikhail Efremov

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Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyevcast

Dmitry Bykov

Dmitry Bykovcast

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Moscow's streets buzzed with energy as citizens rallied in 2011 and 2012. "Citizen Poet. Run of the Year" documents the surge of civic engagement during this time in Russia. Director Vera Krichevskaya captures the events that sparked public activism and the motivations behind it. The film reflects on the political climate and the voices demanding change. It connects the past to the present, offering a look at a critical moment in Russian political life.

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