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The key to the Pokrovsky Gate

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The 1982 film "Pokrovskie Vorota," set in 1956-1957, has become part of our cultural code in the 21st century. The film continues to generate controversy, is quoted, and has inspired memes and stickers on messaging apps. For many, it's not just a funny vaudeville, but an encyclopedia of Moscow life in the mid-20th century.

Lev Simkin, author of "The Key to the Pokrovskie Vorota," explains what's lost on today's viewers; he discusses the hallmarks of a bygone era and the historical backdrop, the types and prototypes of the film's characters, and the history of its creation.

Lev Simkin is a doctor of law, professor, and the author of many nonfiction books, including "Sobibor/Afterword," "As Alive. Images of Revolution Square: Familiar and Forgotten," and "The Great Deception." "Strangers in the Land of the Bolsheviks," "Soldiers of Vengeance: The Hunt for Nazi Executioners."

He is a passionate film lover, watching, rewatching, and writing about it.
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