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Several days ago a small notice appeared in the entryway of our apartment building: the Communist Party of Russia announced a recruitment drive in honor of the 140th anniversary of Lenin’s birth. With all due respect to this political party, it is difficult to take this seriously.  And the tying of Lenin’s name to this is nothing more than an advertising gimmick, a PR tactic. Lenin’s image has become a part of pop culture, an attractive brand. Considered to be among most influential politicians and thinkers of the 20th century, he is one of the most well-known figures in Russia and even world history. However, that is...

22.04.2010
Rubric: Articles
Subject: Общество

The current legislation regulating cultural issues (Main Legislation of the Russian Federation on Culture), which even predates the Russian constitutions, long ago ceased to be relevant, according to experts. At the same time, there are a substantial number of problems in the cultural sphere. And they concern not only financing but also poorly written terminology. State funds for culture continue to be allocated as a last priority while major cultural institutions, academics and politicians are calling for more attention to be paid to culture, which is critical to the future of the country. Opening parliamentary hearings on this subject,...

21.04.2010
Rubric: Articles
Subject: Culture

– A little more than a day has pasted since the Chinese Grand Prix ended. Have you had a chance to celebrate your first F1 points in your career? – Of course, I am satisfied with the results in Shanghai. But nonetheless not completely satisfied. My goal isn’t seventh place. I am ready to fight for a higher place on the pedestal. – But after not finishing in three races, ending up in the top ten is certainly a success! – Yes. At the start of the race we were faced with a difficult decision – what to do with the tires. Most of the competition made a pit stop to change them, but that turned out to be not the...

20.04.2010
Rubric: Interview
Subject: Sports

The Association of Internet Publishers (webpublishers.ru) sent a letter to the State Duma outline the complicated situation that has arisen with regard to authors’ rights in Russia. Current legislation creates problems for everyone, from the Ministry of Culture and Presidential Administration to libraries and new media, they wrote. The authors of the letter point to the legislative practice of “free license” or “free content”, which functions in 52 other countries throughout the world. This license allows for free distribution of works related to culture or mass communication. The introduction concept of free...

26.03.2010
Rubric: Articles
Subject: Culture

This week the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Alexander Avdeev, responded to questions from State Duma deputies. The minister spoke about how the state plans to help promote Russian films on foreign markets.   – What measures are being taken to stimulate the development of joint film production with other countries and attract foreign companies and investors to create films in Russia? – We are working to help create new business platforms to assist producers in finding foreign partners and distributors. In recent years we have made substantial progress in joint film production with foreign countries. From 206...

19.03.2010
Rubric: Interview
Subject: Culture


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