DescriptionDirector David Fishelson transforms Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov and The Idiot into spellbinding drama that illuminates both titanic novels. In The Brothers Karamazov, the passionate brothers spring to life, led by their roue of a father - who entertains himself by drinking, womanizing, and pitting his three sons against each other. The men have plenty to fight over, including the alluring Grushenka. In The Idiot, we meet the kindly, childlike Prince Myshkin as he returns to the decadent social whirl of 1860s St. Petersburg. The two most beautiful, sought-after women in the city compete for his affections, in a duel that grows increasingly dangerous.
DescriptionSt Petersburg, 1917: A city on the brink of revolution. For Sandro Ruzsky, chief investigator of the city police, this decaying world provides an opportunity for a new beginning. Banished to Siberia for four years for daring to cross the Secret Police, Ruzsky now finds himself investigating the murders of a young couple out on the ice of the frozen river Neva. Pitted against a ruthless murderer, Ruzsky finds himself face-to-face with his past as he fights to save everything he cares for.
DescriptionFollow Russian writer Aleksandr Radishchev's 200-year-old footsteps from St. Petersburg to Moscow, and discover the soul of a people and the character of a nation. Correspondent: Anne Garrels Producer: Robert Rand Editor: Cadi Simon Host: Deborah Amos Coordinating Producers: Sasha Aslanian and Stephanie Curtis Mixing: Craig Thorson Managing Editor: Stephen Smith Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. American RadioWorks is the documentary project of American Public Media.
DescriptionWondering how to make use of all that spare time on the plane while you're flying to Moscow or St. Petersburg? Between your in-flight meal and your in-flight movie, try some In-Flight Russian ! This 60-minute program is the simplest way to learn just enough Russian to get through anything you'll run into, whether you're traveling for business or for pleasure. Short lessons make In-Flight Russian easy to use: Covers everything from greetings and polite expressions to asking directions, getting around, checking into a hotel, and going to a restaurant. Includes sections for meeting people and spending a night on the town. Over 400 essential words, phrases, and expressions. Simple and effective format - just listen and repeat.
DescriptionRaskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St. Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Only Sonya, a downtrodden prostitute, can offer the chance of redemption. Translated by David McDuff.
