News in brief

Enthusiastic audiences Film screenings and the outdoor meetings with film stars invariably attract large crowds. Local media coverage helps considerably. Competition Twelve Russian films were in the main programme.

Classic screening The success of the children's classic Aibolit (Animal Doctor, 1966) was marked by a special screening. Cultural events Other highlights of the festival included benefit shows by pop singers, poets and actors and a concert by top Russian jazzman Alexei Kozlov.

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