Sex in the USSR (2025)
Frank accounts from eyewitnesses — a former police officer who worked with “night butterflies,” a Soviet prostitute, and a catering worker with over a hundred romantic stories behind her — are intertwined with analysis from experts such as historian Lev Lurye, sociologist Elena Zdravomyslova, and sex blogger Arina Kholina. They help the viewer better understand how the legacy of the Soviet era is reflected in the intimate lives of people today.
Director: Nikita Kononov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 24, 2025
Cast
- Daniil Vorobyov - self
- Olga Zaytseva - self
- Lev Lurye - self
- Arina Kholina - self
Screenplay
- Mariya Serpionova (Creative Producer)
- Rodion Chepel (Creative Producer)
- Kogershyn Sagieva
- Anna Spitsyna
Cinematography: Egor Myasnikov
Production: KION
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Nikita Kononov
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sex in the USSR about?
- Frank accounts from eyewitnesses — a former police officer who worked with “night butterflies,” a Soviet prostitute, and a catering worker with over a hundred romantic stories behind her — are intertwined with analysis from experts such as historian Lev Lurye, sociologist Elena Zdravomyslova, and sex blogger Arina Kholina. They help the viewer better understand how the legacy of the Soviet era is reflected in the intimate lives of people today.
- Who directed Sex in the USSR?
- Sex in the USSR was directed by Nikita Kononov.
- Who stars in Sex in the USSR?
- Sex in the USSR stars Daniil Vorobyov, Olga Zaytseva, Lev Lurye, Arina Kholina.
- How long is Sex in the USSR?
- Sex in the USSR has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Sex in the USSR?
- Sex in the USSR is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sex in the USSR produced?
- Sex in the USSR was produced in Russia.