Elena Pogrebizhskaya

The Smallest Pianist Gavriil Shcherbenko

When Gavrilushka reached the age of one year and three months, his mother was astonished to observe his ability to play the piano. The toddler confidently executed a few chords with his left hand and even began to produce a melody with his right. Every day Gavriil Shcherbenko played more and more and better. Videos capturing the young prodigy's performances started circulating globally, leading to comparisons with legendary figures such as Mozart, Richter, and Beethoven. Gavrilushka has collected a diverse fan base, comprising individuals fluent in various languages, all captivated by his musical talent. Remarkably, while his fans comprehend his playing effortlessly, the young boy himself has yet to utter his first words. Gabriel Shcherbenko's parents view this journey as a remarkable adventure, uncertain whether their child will eventually cease playing or, conversely, embark on a path of professional musical education.

A Boy or a Girl. Intersex People in Russia

The word "intersex" refers to people who are born with sexual characteristics that differ from the typical structure of the male or female body. Intersex variation may be noticeable at birth, or it may not become apparent until adolescence or even later. There are about 40 different intersex variations. About 120 million carriers of intersex variations now live in the world. How do intersex people live in Russia?

A Boy or a Girl. Intersex People in Russia

The word "intersex" refers to people who are born with sexual characteristics that differ from the typical structure of the male or female body. Intersex variation may be noticeable at birth, or it may not become apparent until adolescence or even later. There are about 40 different intersex variations. About 120 million carriers of intersex variations now live in the world. How do intersex people live in Russia?

The Muscovite’s Box

From January 1, 2018, every Muscovite receives a box with necessary items for the baby at the maternity hospital. But what about moms with another residence permit?

Blue Seagull

At five in the morning, Katya was woken up by a phone call: "Come. There was a fire. Nadia and Denis died." So casually, suddenly, terribly, irrevocably, her habitual life was crossed out, burned. Katya's husband Denis, a bright scientist, urbanist, together with his 11-year-old daughter Nadia were at the dacha in Beloretsk, Denis's birthplace. At his mom's. It seemed so quiet, beautiful... the happiest and safest place in the world. Pogrebizhskaya's film is based on the home "chronicle of a happy family", on the monologues of Katya, who would not have survived without her inner guardian - the "blue seagull".

Blue Seagull

At five in the morning, Katya was woken up by a phone call: "Come. There was a fire. Nadia and Denis died." So casually, suddenly, terribly, irrevocably, her habitual life was crossed out, burned. Katya's husband Denis, a bright scientist, urbanist, together with his 11-year-old daughter Nadia were at the dacha in Beloretsk, Denis's birthplace. At his mom's. It seemed so quiet, beautiful... the happiest and safest place in the world. Pogrebizhskaya's film is based on the home "chronicle of a happy family", on the monologues of Katya, who would not have survived without her inner guardian - the "blue seagull".

Tatiana Andreeva Case

On the night of August 13, 2012, the Rus Hotel, which stands on the outskirts of Biysk, was especially noisy. The company of four guests, two guys and two girls, was very noisy, they were constantly walking up and down the stairs, laughing loudly and talking loudly. The receptionist made a remark to them, the guests calmed down and went to their rooms. Ten minutes passed. And then the door of one of the rooms opened with a bang and a barefoot guy in underpants ran out of there, holding his stomach, and rushed down the stairs to the street. The hotel security guard met the runner in the courtyard and saw that there was a deep wound on his stomach. "She cut me with a knife," the wounded man said with difficulty. A day later he died in the hospital. The investigation began. The victim's name was Sergey Cherkaykin.

Vaska

The hero of the film, a young guy, Vaska, was deprived of all human freedoms and locked up forever behind the fence of a disabled house. With the help of good sorceresses, he overcame the state dragon, conquered the life he dreamed of and was rewarded with the love of a beautiful girl, whom he had been seeking for many years.

Life After Retirement

A documentary about whether there is a happy old age in Russia. The hero of the film is old in body, but not old in spirit. He grows old so as not to lose the joy of life and clarity of vision. Is this an oddity or an example for others? The film talks about the key issues of life and death. The film will allow us to come closer to accepting the immutable fact that one day everyone will have to ask themselves "Do I have a life after retirement?"

Mama, I’m Gonna Kill You

A film about children that live in an orphanage in Russia.

Dr. Lisa

A small female doctor spends a significant part of her life at the train station helping homeless people. Why would she do that? The work was awarded the Award of the Academy of Russian Television TEFI, nomination "Best TV movie".

Dr. Lisa

A small female doctor spends a significant part of her life at the train station helping homeless people. Why would she do that? The work was awarded the Award of the Academy of Russian Television TEFI, nomination "Best TV movie".

Blood Seller

What is real life? This is when even death you can transform a part of life. This is exactly what Igor Alekseev, a doctor and writer from Saratov, did. In the face of imminent death from cancer, he began to keep an online diary and share with readers the experience of struggle and ... dying.

I'll Get Up Anyway

This film is about three modern Russian singers (Irina Bogushevskaya, Svetlana Surganova, Anna Gerasimova), whose life and creative path can serve as a model of fortitude. Each of them had to overcome difficult life trials and remain true to themselves and their creativity. The author of the film and their colleague Elena Pogrebizhskaya talks about these outstanding women with a tragic revelation.

I'll Get Up Anyway

This film is about three modern Russian singers (Irina Bogushevskaya, Svetlana Surganova, Anna Gerasimova), whose life and creative path can serve as a model of fortitude. Each of them had to overcome difficult life trials and remain true to themselves and their creativity. The author of the film and their colleague Elena Pogrebizhskaya talks about these outstanding women with a tragic revelation.