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201824 minPGdocumentary

National-shkolota

201824 minPGdocumentary

Thousands of people took to the streets of Russian cities recently, including a young nationalist featured in this 24-minute film.

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Alexandr Rastorguev

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Thousands of people took to the streets of Russian cities recently, including a young nationalist featured in this 24-minute film.

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A young Russian nationalist participates in protests across various cities in Russia. The film follows his actions and interactions during these demonstrations. It captures a range of political views present on the streets. Directed by Alexandr Rastorguev, National-shkolota was released in 2018 and runs for 24 minutes. The events reflect a moment of political activism within the country.

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