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Culturemeduza2mo ago

Russia Proposes Box Office Tax on Foreign Films to Fund Domestic Cinema

Russia is planning to implement a new tax on the revenue generated by foreign films screened in its theaters. Oscar-winning director Nikita Mikhalkov stated that the proceeds would be used to support domestic cinema.

WorldhotnewsMoscow Timesmeduza3mo ago3 sources

Russia Appoints Sanctioned Lawmaker as Human Rights Chief

Russia's State Duma has appointed a sanctioned lawmaker, known for advocating a ban on foreign books, as the country's new human rights commissioner. Her appointment reportedly received backing from filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov.