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Born in the USSR is the Soviet/Russian version of Michael Apted's British Up-series (1964 - ), following the same ordinary people over decades, seven years apart. The Soviet group includes children from across the Soviet Union, including Russia, Kirgizstan, Georgia and Lithuania.
Seven Up series the first ever reality soap. The concept involves filming and getting to know a number of children, aged seven, across the nation. These children are then re-visited every 7 years to see how their lives are progressing. A varied group of children from different regions and social classes were selected. The Soviet group includes children from across the union, including Russia, Kirgizstan, Georgia and Lithuania. The filming took place during a time of civil and ethnic unrest and poverty.
Born in the USSR:14 Up follows the lives of people who grew up in the Soviet Union. They give an insight into Russian life.
Born in the USSR: 21 Up follows the lives of people who grew up in the Soviet Union. They give an insight into Russian life today, aged 21.
Born in the USSR: 28 Up follows the lives of people who grew up in the Soviet Union. They give an insight into Russian life today, aged 28.