Day: May 15, 2022
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A Short List of New Ukrainian Film Hits
At the beginning of 20th century, Ukraine’s cinema was world famous, largely thanks to its revered filmmaker Oleksandr Dovzhenko. Considered to be the father of Ukrainian cinema and one of the key figures of Soviet avant-garde, Dovzhenko made films that have inspired generations of Ukrainian filmmakers to create films of great poetic symbolism that were…
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Fierce Fighting in Ukraine’s East but Eurovision Win Lifts Spirits
Ukraine’s forces were fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught on the east of the country Sunday after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that the war in his country risked triggering global food shortages, adding that the situation in Ukraine’s Donbas is “very difficult.”…
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Summer Wildfires Ravage Forest-Rich Siberia, in Photos
Large swathes of Siberia are in flames as what looks to be another record-breaking wildfire season sets in. Environmental group Greenpeace said last month that this year’s wildfires are already twice as large as those of the same time last year. Acting Emergencies Minister Alexander Chupryan said this week that Russia has seen over 4,000…