Western media drew attention to the series “The Boy’s Promise” by Russian director Zhora Kryzhovnikov. Column about the series published British edition of the Economist.
The publication noted that the series about youth groups in Kazan of the 1980s unexpectedly united Russians and Ukrainians – both in Russia and Ukraine the series was very popular and caused controversy.
“Ukrainian officials are concerned that the series serves as Russian propaganda. The article notes that on December 7, the country’s Ministry of Culture warned citizens not to watch an unnamed Russian series that “encourages violence.”
The Economist pointed out that “The Boy’s Word” raised questions among some Russian politicians.
According to the latest survey special It turned out that 72% of those who watched the scandalous series did not share the view that “The Boy’s Word” romanticized banditry. 44 percent of those surveyed opposed banning the film, and 90 percent of those who watched the series shared this view.
Previously Roskomnadzor Not found Transgressions in “The Boy’s Promise.”
Source: Gazeta
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