In Search of Rural Utopias (2021)

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Inspired by the ideas of the outstanding Russian thinker of the beginning of the last century Alexander Vasilyevich Chayanov the film crew sets off in search of new "rural utopias", modern models of rural development. Alexander Mikhailovich Nikulin, a social anthropologist, head of the Chayanov Center for Agrarian Research, acts as a guide in this fascinating journey through modern rural Russia. In the film the viewer will visit different parts of Russia and get acquainted not only with traditional farmers and peasants, but also see crocodile and snail farms unusual for a Russian person, as well as new forms of rural development.

Director: Dmitry Zavilgelsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
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Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In Search of Rural Utopias about?
Inspired by the ideas of the outstanding Russian thinker of the beginning of the last century Alexander Vasilyevich Chayanov the film crew sets off in search of new "rural utopias", modern models of rural development. Alexander Mikhailovich Nikulin, a social anthropologist, head of the Chayanov Center for Agrarian Research, acts as a guide in this fascinating journey through modern rural Russia. In the film the viewer will visit different parts of Russia and get acquainted not only with traditional farmers and peasants, but also see crocodile and snail farms unusual for a Russian person, as well as new forms of rural development.
Who directed In Search of Rural Utopias?
In Search of Rural Utopias was directed by Dmitry Zavilgelsky.
How long is In Search of Rural Utopias?
In Search of Rural Utopias has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is In Search of Rural Utopias?
In Search of Rural Utopias is a Documentary film.