Russian culture: books, music, films, series and more
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:17 am
Inspired by a comment made by Cavesa over in Tristano's log, I decided to create this thread to exchange recommendations and views on Russian culture, classic or contemporary. From time to time I discover new exciting Russian culture through recommendations on this site, but they are scattered around different threads and logs and get easily "buried". So here is what I hope will be an "awsome" place to share our impressions and tips about Russian culture.
My appeal to native Russians and Russian learners is to tell us about the books you loved to read, the movies you would not want your friends to miss, the series you follow eagerly and the music you enjoy. I don't want the discussion to be limited to any particular type of cultural expression. Whether you enjoy mainstream pop, rap, heavy metal or choral music, whether you prefer classical literature or science fiction, art films or slapstick humour, it should all have its place here, as long as it is Russian. And let us not criticise someone's taste: О вкусах не спорят.
vonPeterhof, Serpent and others have already given some great recommendations in Tristano's log, so I link to them here.
My first recommendation here is simply to a Youtube channel, Star Media, which offers access to a large number of Russian films and series, many with Russian and/or English subtitles. A great place to explore for those who learn Russian.
My appeal to native Russians and Russian learners is to tell us about the books you loved to read, the movies you would not want your friends to miss, the series you follow eagerly and the music you enjoy. I don't want the discussion to be limited to any particular type of cultural expression. Whether you enjoy mainstream pop, rap, heavy metal or choral music, whether you prefer classical literature or science fiction, art films or slapstick humour, it should all have its place here, as long as it is Russian. And let us not criticise someone's taste: О вкусах не спорят.
vonPeterhof, Serpent and others have already given some great recommendations in Tristano's log, so I link to them here.
My first recommendation here is simply to a Youtube channel, Star Media, which offers access to a large number of Russian films and series, many with Russian and/or English subtitles. A great place to explore for those who learn Russian.