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Documentary on Igor Kon wins Artdocfest prizeCEFR A1
16 Apr 2025
Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by yasmin peyman, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
57 words
- 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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