Muppets in Moscow: The Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia
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Transforming Tides: Sesame Street in Post-Soviet Russia
This chapter introduces the journey of adapting Sesame Street for a Russian audience following the Soviet Union's collapse. It explores the initial challenges, societal changes, and the artistic hurdles faced by the production team in creating a culturally relevant version, emphasizing the role of influential figures and the evolution of Russian puppetry. Through determination and innovative thinking, the team aimed to promote values of tolerance and freedom in a rapidly changing society.
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