Presents individuals from diverse segments of Soviet society to call attention to the size and regional variety of the Soviet Union and their ways of life.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503944
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Soviet Union - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Soviet Union - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnic groups
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)