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Сибирь. Дрова за мобилизованных

Siberia. Firewood for mobilized men

49 min

Russian

7
Artdoc rating

Siberia stands as Russia's most abundant macroregion in terms of natural resources, yet paradoxically, it grapples with significant disadvantages. Boasting 88% of the nation's natural gas reserves, only 16.8% of households have access to this vital resource—lower than anywhere else in the country. Historically, the state has extracted resources from local residents, and recently, this trend has escalated to include the relocation of residents themselves, sending them to Ukraine.

As a compensation for fathers, husbands, and sons being sent to the front lines, their families receive firewood to endure the harsh winter of 2022-2023 without freezing. Correspondents from Novaya Gazeta traverse Siberia, engaging with ordinary residents, local officials, and the families of those mobilized, delving into their perspectives on poverty, the ongoing special operation, and the contentious necessity of sending their loved ones to the front lines.

This film is part of the documentary project «The Assignment» made by Novaya Gazeta journalists who remain in Russia and continue to work under war censorship and risks.

Film editor – Kirill Sakharnov.

Film crew

Director
Anna Artemeva
Screen writer
Anna Artemeva, Ivan Zhilin
Operator
Anna Artemeva
Producer
Novaya Gazeta

MOVIE ABOUT

Theme
Human rights, War
Country
Russia
Film studio
"Новая газета"
Festivals
Artdocfest 2024
Languages
Russian

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