pop culture in Russia today

[Steven Hill]

Dear colleagues:

A former student of my university, Kris Koller, now works 
for a US film-TV company, which for the first time is setting 
up some  projects with its counterparts  in Moscow.  Koller's 
company, evidently, has had no prior dealings with the 
Russian media folks.  So he would much appreciate input, 
information, and tips on the topics mentioned below, which 
should be helpful to Koller & his colleagues as they "make 
Contact" (along the lines of "take me to your Leader," I 
suppose)...

Gratefully,
Steven P Hill (Univ. of Illinois).
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Koller's appeal follows:

" I am trying to understand current Russian television and
film trends.  Here is a short list of inquiries, and please 
feel free to add anything you think might be relevant:

1. What types [genres] of television shows and/or films 
are popular  right now?
2. What specific television shows and films are popular 
right now?
3. Who are the major Russian television and film stars?
4. Who are the major Russian directors [presumably, in 
TV and/or film]?
5. Any significant film and/or television movements 
going on right now?

Basically, I’m trying to create a working knowledge of 
Russian pop culture, specifically regarding entertainment.  
Please, any answers (no matter how short) to these questions 
would be a great help to my project.  Also, if you know of 
any online resources [and books] that would be of assistance, 
that would be much appreciated as well.
Thanks again,
Kris Koller. "

You can send your input direct to: "KOLLER at EMAIL.COM" 

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