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New Russian law restricts films seen as against traditional values (Level A1) — A yellow sign hanging on a green door

New Russian law restricts films seen as against traditional valuesCEFR A1

13 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Egor Myznik, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
80 words
  • A new law bans some films shown in Russia.
  • The law officially targets films against traditional values.
  • The Ministry of Culture can refuse licences for distribution.
  • It covers cinemas, streaming platforms and social media.
  • Some films will be watched for family theme concerns.
  • Some film directors are named as at risk.
  • Foreign streaming services are not working in Russia.
  • Pirated streaming is growing and causing local concern.
  • It is not clear yet which films.
  • People worry about freedom of speech.

Difficult words

  • ban — To stop something by law or rule
    bans
  • licence — Official permission to do or use something
    licences
  • distribution — The act of giving or selling to many people
  • streaming — Watching video or audio over the internet
  • pirated — Copied or shared without legal permission
  • freedom of speech — Right to say ideas and opinions freely

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Discussion questions

  • Do you watch films on streaming platforms?
  • Are you worried about freedom of speech?
  • Have you seen films that family members watch together?

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