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198520 minGdocumentary

I Ask Myself

198520 minGdocumentary

A gifted pianist, Zhenya Kissin, later became an honorary doctor of music at multiple prestigious institutions, including the University of Hong Kong.

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Olga Samolevska

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A gifted pianist, Zhenya Kissin, later became an honorary doctor of music at multiple prestigious institutions, including the University of Hong Kong.

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Olga Samolevskadirector

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Zhenya Kissin, a gifted pianist, performs in a short film from 1985. The documentary features other talented children, including artist Rusiko Petvishvili. Nika Turbina recites poems that were later revealed to be written by her mother, Maya Nikanorkina. Each child displays their unique skills and achievements, setting the stage for their future successes. The film runs for 20 minutes and includes contributions from various organizations in the arts and music.

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