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This cinematic retelling of history makes the epoch of Catherine II come alive. And despite a number of historical flaws and inaccuracies, HBO manages to accomplish its key objective, which is to awe and engage – and yes, sometimes even educate.

Orwell was an ardent critic of the Soviet system, but he is more closely linked to Russia than you might think.

More like works of art than ordinary props, 24-year-old designer Aidar Migranov’s masks have already been used by Jason Momoa, Tom Holland, and other actors.

Answer: In a mountainside house far from civilization with views to die for.