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Cinema of Russia

Okay, so a long long time ago, in a big big country called Russia, people started making movies, just like the ones we watch today. They made movies about lots of different things like love stories, adventures, wars, and even some silly comedies.

Some of the first movies made in Russia were made during the time when they were ruled by people called Tsars. These movies were silent movies, which means there was no talking, and instead the story was told through pictures, music, and sometimes words that showed up on the screen.

People in Russia loved watching movies, and soon lots of talented filmmakers started making lots of great movies. Some of these movies became famous all over the world, and people started paying attention to the Russian film industry.

One of the most famous Russian filmmakers is a man named Sergei Eisenstein. He made movies that were really different from anything else people had seen at the time. He used camera tricks and special techniques to make movies that were exciting and groundbreaking.

Later on, during the Soviet Union (which was like a big country made up of lots of different places, including Russia), the government started supporting the film industry. They even created a film school called the Moscow Film School, where many great filmmakers were trained.

During this time, the movies made in Russia started becoming more political, and they were used to show what life was like in the Soviet Union. The movies often showed how great it was to live in the Soviet Union, but sometimes they also criticized the government and showed the challenges people faced.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, the Russian film industry changed again. Many filmmakers started making movies about different subjects, and they were free to express their ideas without worrying about getting in trouble with the government.

Today, the cinema of Russia is still going strong, with many talented filmmakers making movies that explore lots of different ideas and themes. Though it has over a century of history, the Russian film industry is still growing and evolving, and we can't wait to see what kinds of movies will be made in the years to come.