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201961 minPGdocumentary

Moscow Time

201961 minPGdocumentary

A group of poets published the uncensored almanac "Moscow Time" in the 1970s, facing persecution and forced emigration during the Brezhnev era.

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A group of poets published the uncensored almanac "Moscow Time" in the 1970s, facing persecution and forced emigration during the Brezhnev era.

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Tatiana Ilyinadirector

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In the 1970s, a group of poets in Moscow faced persecution for their work on the uncensored almanac "Moscow Time." During the Brezhnev era, their writings were labeled as dissidence and treason. The documentary follows the fates of these poets, including the tragic death of Soprovsky and the forced emigration of Kenzheev and Tsvetkov. Despite their struggles, they maintained a bond that transcended time and distance. Today, they return to Moscow annually to reconnect with fans and celebrate their legacy.

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