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201126 minPG-13documentary

Meeting the Functionary

201126 minPG-13documentary

In St. Petersburg, a government official discusses housing issues at a reception, revealing the difficulties of dealing with bureaucracy.

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Alina Rudnitskaya

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In St. Petersburg, a government official discusses housing issues at a reception, revealing the difficulties of dealing with bureaucracy.

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Alina Rudnitskaya

Alina Rudnitskayadirector

Zhanna Romanovawriter

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In St. Petersburg, an official conducts a reception for citizens facing housing issues. Many individuals seek solutions to their challenges. They navigate the bureaucratic system, struggling to find answers. This official interacts with a diverse group of people, each presenting their concerns. He works to address their problems in a structured environment. The documentary runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2011.

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