How I Became a Russian

A light, ironic culture-clash comedy that gently overturns prejudices and warms into affection for an unfamiliar place.

Created by

Konstantin Statskiy

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Svetlana Ivanova, Sergey Chirkov, Vitaliy Khaev

Overview

A journalist of "American Post" Alex Wilson wrote a scorcher of a critique on unreachable “American dream” and "won" a termless business trip to Russia. At first he is terrified by thinking of the homeland of balalaika, vodka, and bears, but later he is inspired with love and respect for the foreign country.

How it feels

Satirical, light, warm and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, media, love, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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