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Articles by Ali Sar

Abramovich Sells Chelsea Football Club for Record Price

The club was purchased by a U.S. consortium, but Abramovich will not personally benefit from the sale.

Author Rebekah Koffler Discusses 'Putin's Playbook'

Did Putin misread U.S. President Biden's "predictability?"

U.S. Music Awards Welcome Ukrainian President

Show business also played a role at the Russia/Ukraine negotiating table.

Olympic Star Oksana Baiul Launches Program to Help Ukrainian Refugees

The Dnipro native now lives in the U.S.

Real Life Meets Screen Life in Upcoming Russia-Based Thriller

Political unrest in Russia and contested elections in the U.S. are coming soon to a theater near you.

U.S. Film Industry Losses are Russia’s Gains

Russian viewers and filmmakers are cashing in on Hollywood's troubles.

Russia Sends 3 Films to the Golden Globe Awards

Will this year be the breakout year for Russian films?

Film About Gorbachev and Reagan in Pre-Production

A dark comedy about the end of the Cold War is in script development.

'Comey's Rule' on Russia and Russia on 'Comey's Rule'

James Comey and Russian reviewers talk about the veracity of the new Showtime series.

Russian Director Is an Oscar Hopeful

This short stop-action animated film has taken awards at festivals all over the world.

‘Chernobyl’ Scores Best Miniseries Golden Globe

Actor Stellan Skarsgard also won the best supporting actor award for his role on the show.

'Chernobyl' Nabs 4 Golden Globe Nominations

The highly acclaimed HBO miniseries was nominated in every category it entered.

Hit Drama ‘Chernobyl’ Wins Best Limited Series Emmy

Writer and producer Craig Mazin also won the top award for his script.

'Chernobyl' Nominated for 19 Emmys

Russian viewer favorites "Chernobyl" and "Game of Thrones" got the season's first award nominations.

A Talk with 'Chernobyl' Producer Craig Mazin

A talk with 'Chernobyl' writer and producer on the eve of the Emmy nominations.

‘Ayka’ Is Still In the Running for an Oscar

Another Russian-language film is in the news -- this one an Oscar contender.

From Russia With Cinema

The film award season has begun, and Russian films are in the line-up. Which ones have you seen?

Nadya Tolokonnikova Resists Hollywood

We caught up with Nadya Tolokonnikova at the last stop of her U.S. book tour.

Amazon Launches 'The Romanoffs'

A television series that harkens back to the 1950s and imagines a world full of Romanovs and Romanov wannabes.

Amazon Getting Ready to Launch “The Romanoffs”

What's new about this Amazon series? Just about everything. Read our Hollywood exclusive.

Russian Roots Bring Sony Gold

Genndy Tartakovsky's third vampire animated feature hits the theaters everywhere in the world this week, including Russia.

No Oscar for 'Loveless'

The Russian nomination for best foreign film, Andrei Zviagintsev's "Loveless," did not win the statue.

Russian Spy Thriller at a Movie Theater Near You

The Russian-themed spy thriller "Red Sparrow" is about to open in theaters around the world – maybe even in Russia.

Oscar Contender Andrei Zvyagintsev Feted in Hollywood

Andrei Zvyaginstev is America's new favorite Russian film director.

Movie Putin Lands on Hollywood's Cutting-Room Floor

Vladimir Putin is having a tough time staying in the movies. Actually, it is not the Russian president himself. It’s his film character.

'Mad Men' Director's New Series 'Romanoffs' to Tell Story of Heirs to Russia's Throne

Matthew Weiner's latest project will be an 8-part dramatization of the lives of descendants of the Russian royal family.