The Soviet Union: epic land

A survey of the Soviet Union revealing its immense size, diverse geographical features and great range of ethnic groups, from the Uzbeks in their agricultural setting to residents of the city of Moscow at their recreations. Songs and instrumental music native to the areas shown are heard throughout the film.

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Credits

producer

Milan Herzog

production company

Novosti Press Agency

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

director

Arnold Michaelis

Duration

00:28:35:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1971

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

322791

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Moscow (R.S.F.S.R.)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Soviet Union - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Soviet Union - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Soviet Union - Social conditions

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Soviet Union

Places → Moscow (R.S.F.S.R.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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United States, 1971

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