Pravda, a former publishing house in Moscow, aims to become a hub for urban culture. Residents of the complex share their views on truth and its meaning in contemporary society. Through interviews, they reflect on personal experiences and the legacy of the Soviet era. The documentary captures their stories against the backdrop of Soviet architecture. It runs for 17 minutes and was released in 2017.

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Meet residents redefining truth at Pravda in Moscow.
See the impact of Soviet architecture on modern culture.
Find out what urban culture means to Muscovites today.

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Pravda was formerly the largest publishing house of the USSR.
The film has a duration of 17 minutes.
The documentary was released in 2017.

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