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201646 minGdocumentary

The Novgorod Spaceship

201646 minGdocumentary

A 46-minute examination of Dostoevsky's Drama Theater reveals its struggle for survival amid the bureaucratic challenges of modern Russian society.

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A 46-minute examination of Dostoevsky's Drama Theater reveals its struggle for survival amid the bureaucratic challenges of modern Russian society.

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Dostoevsky's Drama Theater stands on the banks of the Volkhov River, a kilometer from Novgorod Kremlin. Built during the last years of Soviet rule, this modernist structure faces neglect and criticism. The film traces the theater's struggle for survival amid urban indifference and bureaucratic greed. Its ongoing decline reflects the broader challenges faced by contemporary Russian society. The documentary runs for 46 minutes and was released in 2016.

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