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202339 minPGdocumentary

ROKUNI Club

202339 minPGdocumentary

On Kunashir Island, members of the Russia-Kunashir-Nippon friendship club engage in cultural exchanges that highlight interethnic relations between Russia and Japan.

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On Kunashir Island, members of the Russia-Kunashir-Nippon friendship club engage in cultural exchanges that highlight interethnic relations between Russia and Japan.

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Ivan Golovnevdirector

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On Kunashir Island, members of the Russian-Japanese friendship club "Russia-Kunashir-Nippon" (ROKUNI) engage in activities that reflect their interethnic relations. The film captures the daily interactions and cultural exchanges between the club's members. It presents a snapshot of life in the modern Kuril Islands, focusing on how these individuals navigate their shared history and current realities. Through their efforts, ROKUNI aims to foster understanding and cooperation between the two nations.

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