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201963 minPG-13documentary

6.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Capitalism Historical Events

ZONA

201963 minPG-13documentary

6.2/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Four current-day portraits of youth in Russia and Ukraine illustrate the cultural shifts following the USSR's dissolution in December 1991.

Capitalism Historical Events

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Four current-day portraits of youth in Russia and Ukraine illustrate the cultural shifts following the USSR's dissolution in December 1991.

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Clayton Vomerodirector

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Artemy Troitsky and Igor Shulinsky reflect on the cultural shifts in Russia following the USSR's dissolution in December 1991. The film captures the arrival of Western consumerism and its impact on society. Through interviews with figures like the rapper Husky and portraits of youth in Russia and Ukraine, it presents a vivid picture of modern life. Themes of fake Nike shoes, nightlife, and social media intertwine with the echoes of Swan Lake, illustrating the stark changes in the region.

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