Putin orders faster foreign film quotas in Russia
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- •On March 25, 2026, Putin stated that the lack of foreign film quotas allows unnecessary content on Russian screens.
- •Putin described some foreign films shown in Russia as "stupid and unnecessary."
- •The Ministry of Culture was assigned responsibility for allocating foreign film quotas in Russia.
- •Putin called for speeding up the implementation of these quotas in the Russian film distribution system.
- •Putin emphasized the importance of introducing Russian youth to domestic film classics.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Ministry of Culture successfully implements stricter foreign film quotas Russian cinemas will show fewer foreign films, increasing screen time for domestic films and potentially boosting Russia's film industry and cultural influence.
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RUKommersant (RU)Мединский: Минкультуры займется выделением квот на иностранные фильмыRUKommersant (RU)Путин: в Россию иногда пропускают «тупые и ненужные» фильмыRURIA Novosti (RU)Путин: отсутствие квот на иностранное кино пускает на экраны ненужные вещиRUInterfax (RU)Путин поручает ускорить квотирование иностранного кино в российском прокате