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The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation (Russian: Союз кинематографистов России), also known as the Russian Filmmakers' Union, is the trade union of cinematographers, actors, and other professionals of Russian cinema. Founded in 1991, it was preceded by the Guild of Actors of Soviet Cinema in 1988, which became the Russian Film Actors Guild.

History

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In 1988 the Guild of Actors of Soviet Cinema was formed, headed by Evgeny Zharikov.[1] Founder Drapeko Elena Grigoryevna (born 1948) was vice-president.[2] In 1991 this was renamed the Russian Film Actors Guild.[1][3][4]

The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation was founded on 28 February 1990. The organization charter was adopted on 30 November 1991.[5] It manages the Central House of Cinema in Moscow.[6]

Sergei Zhigunov was president of the Russian Film Actors Guild,[7] possibly from 2000 to 2005.

Structure

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The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation, also known as Russian Filmmakers’ Union or UC of Russia, is a non-governmental organisation. As of 2022 the chairman is Nikita Mikhalkov.[8][9][10]

The union comprises several smaller unions or guilds, grouped by profession, including:[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Ведомости (18 January 2012). "Ушел из жизни актер Евгений Жариков". Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Personalities of Saint-Petersburg - Drapeko Elena Grigoryevna". Личности Петербурга - Personalities of Saint-Petersburg. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Two families, two loves. Parallel lines Evgeniya Zharikov. Children of Evgeny Zharikov". Заболевания полости рта. Протезирование. Профилактика и уход. Стоматология (in Russian). Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Actress Svetlana Svetlichnaya left and Valeria Gushchina Russian Film Actors Guild director at the international film festival Stock Photo". Alamy. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  5. ^ Новая газeта
  6. ^ Knyazev, A. (30 January 2016). "Центральный Дом кино стал доступен простым москвичам" [CDK becomes public] (in Russian). Mir Novostey. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Sergei Zhigunov – Russian actor". Russian Personalities (in Russian). 7 July 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Russian Filmmakers' Union". Российский Союз Правообладателей. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  9. ^ Новое руководство Союза кинематографистов пожаловалось на Михалкова в прокуратуру на Лента.ru
  10. ^ Пресс-центр внеочередного чрезвычайного съезда Союза кинематографистов РФ
  11. ^ "Beyond the summit, 2018". Золотой ворон Арктический международный кинофестиваль (Arctic International Film Festival "Golden Raven"). Retrieved 23 August 2022. Prize at the 2017 Constellation Festival of the Russian Film Actors' Guild
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