The bear awakens

By Ruth Lawes 18-06-2021

Business is booming for Russian producers as interest among streamers continues to grow, with Netflix ordering a lavish local drama and scripted players looking to move beyond Moscow noir. While Russia has a long history of being at the forefront of global arts and culture, from Tchaikovsky to Nabokov via Eisenstein, its television series have yet to make a similar splash abroad. That could all be about to change, however, with recent announcements showing global streaming platforms are picking up Russian-language drama left, right and centre. Read More