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Screening of the film "Cruiser 'Varyag'"

When
in 2D
22.08.2026 · 14:00
Where
Moscow
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The historical film by Viktor Eisimont recreates the atmosphere of the battle at Chemulpo, where Russian sailors made the decision to confront the superior Japanese fleet. At the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War, a Russian cruiser and a gunboat find themselves in the neutral port of Chemulpo. The Japanese command demands that the ships leave the harbor and warns of an impending attack. Commander Vsevolod Rudnev understands that the enemy's forces significantly outnumber his squad, but surrender is unacceptable for the crew. The sailors prepare to go to sea, knowing that returning may be impossible. Viktor Eisimont builds the film around a collective decision. Here, the image of a lone hero is not important; rather, it is the behavior of the team in a situation where every order is associated with risk for all. Officers and sailors check the guns, discuss the upcoming battle, and maintain order on the ship. The tension arises from a clear understanding of the inequality of forces: courage is shown as the ability to act precisely despite fear and almost inevitable losses. On our website, we tell about free events in Moscow.

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