Russian Lives (The Russians & Living in Russia)

“Encounters with Russians from six different generations help us get to know a Russia beyond Moscow and the Kremlin. Away from the 75th Victory Day parade and displays of military might, we meet the people of Russia. They tell us of a nation poised between tradition and the future.”

The Russians 2 x

For the German broadcaster DW, Juri Rescheto (Twitter, profile) traveled through Russia to create the documentary described above. The lives of ordinary Russians, in two parts, titled The Russians – an intimate journey through Russia (2020, 2 x 42 mins).

Living in Russia 6 x

More depth in Living in Russia, ‘A journey through Russia from cradle to grave.’ Each of the six episodes highlights a different stage of life. Music by Shortparis.

Naturally starting with birth (21 mins)

and then childhood (23 mins)

and youth (25 mins).

Then adulthood (25 mins),

old age (25 mins)

and death (22 mins), although that can hardly be  called a stage of life.

The End.