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Documentary on Igor Kon wins Artdocfest prize — Level A1 — people walking on street during daytime

Documentary on Igor Kon wins Artdocfest prizeCEFR A1

16 Apr 2025

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Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by yasmin peyman, Unsplash

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  • Igor Kon was a Soviet sexologist.
  • A new documentary tells his life.
  • The film won a prize at Artdocfest.
  • It was made by Narra and Bereg.
  • The film is on Meduza's YouTube.
  • He was born in Saint Petersburg.
  • He survived evacuation during the siege.
  • He worked on sex and public health.
  • Later he faced threats and hostility.

Difficult words

  • sexologist — A person who studies sexual behavior and health.
  • documentary — A film that shows real people and events.
  • prize — Something given for good work or success.
  • evacuation — Moving people away from a dangerous place.
  • siege — When soldiers surround a city or place.
  • hostility — Angry or unfriendly behaviour toward someone.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you like watching documentaries?
  • Have you watched a film on YouTube?
  • Do you think public health is important?

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