“The Wild 1990s” in the Current TV Serious Industry: A New Genre in Search for the Essence of Individual and Social History
https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2026-67-2-126-139
Abstract
The article examines the Russian TV series of 2023-2025 that focus on the theme of gangsterism in the 1990s. It studies both dramatic (“The Fella’s Vow”, “Dashing”, “Outsourcing”, etc.) and comic series (“Dino”, “The Twisted Ones”) from the ideological and formal perspective. It also delves into their ultimate message and impact on public consciousness.
About the Author
M. A. Radaev
S.A. Gerasimov Russian Federation State University of Cinematography (VGIK)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maxim A. Radaev - Associate Professor, Department of Directing; Deputy head of the Department of Planning and Records of Educational Activities in Film Production, VGIK; art director of the “Simple Cinema” creative association; director; producer; professor of feature film directing, S.A. Gerasimov Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK). AuthorID: 1270421.
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Radaev M.A. “The Wild 1990s” in the Current TV Serious Industry: A New Genre in Search for the Essence of Individual and Social History. Vestnik VGIK. 2026;18(2(68)):126-139. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2026-67-2-126-139
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