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They are called "loveaholics", "sozics", obsessed, "love addicts". These are people for whom love has become a disease. It makes them suffer and search, fantasize and act, idealize and avoid. Where does euphoria end and diagnosis begin? The film is a study of the phenomenon of love addiction

Denis Bokuradze, director of the Gran chamber theatre from the provincial Volga city of Novokuibyshevsk, is eagerly awaiting the opening of the new stage. For the city of chemists and oil workers, this will be the first real city theatre in its history – Novokuibyshevsk has never had its own theatre building before. Construction takes up all the director’s free time from work on performances, distracting him from rehearsals, taking away his health and attention. Not everything is going smoothly: the builders are missing deadlines and at some point it seems that the construction may stop altogether. The director is trying with all his might to prevent this. At the same time, he is releasing a premiere, preparing for new productions and solving a host of everyday, organizational and creative problems that arise daily in the team and make up the life of a chamber theatre…

Olga is a native Pomeranian, a candidate of historical sciences and a mother. Her dream is to create a Lighthouse Museum on Mudyuga to restore its status as an island of hope. After all, for two centuries the “White Tower” and “Black Tower” lighthouses were symbols of salvation for sailors. However, the island's dark past (Russia's first concentration camp, 1918–1919) and the modern emphasis on tragedy overshadow the bright history of the lighthouses and their keepers. Olga is sure: the museum will harmonize the memory of Mudyuga and show children that darkness can be overcome with light. Despite the bureaucracy, the disbelief of those around her and the status of lighthouses as objects of the Ministry of Defense, she studies, looks for exhibits and like-minded people...

A creative team of young people comes to the Soviet porcelain factory in the small town of Sysert, who, by creating a creative laboratory at the factory, try to revive its fading production and update the factory's products. But the team has a conflict with the factory workers, which leads to unexpected consequences. The project hangs up, the factory changes its owner, and a former member of the creative team becomes the new director. Will it be possible to revive the production?

"Listen!" is a hunt for sounds and meanings. In four episodes from four different regions, we will see how modern ethnic music is born, from the concept to the final track, and try to understand why we listen with such awe to music that features the voices of our ancestors?

Stepan is a folklorist, a graduate of the university. He is enthusiastically engaged in preserving the musical heritage of Udmurtia. In winter and summer, he travels to the villages and towns of the region, collects ancient songs and melodies, learns about forgotten rituals and traditions. Stepan goes hitchhiking deep into Udmurtia to sing a song recorded almost a century ago to those who might remember it. Otherwise, the song, as well as the memory of it, will disappear forever.

Lena managed to find her dream job: she's a crane operator. However, the daily routine has dulled even the liveliest enthusiasm. Climbing a hundred-meter ladder has turned into a regular workout, and even the incredible sunsets no longer bring joy. But Lena is not willing to live and work on autopilot.

The film tells about the life and culture of the indigenous people of the Far East - the Nanai. Their traditions, based on fishing and hunting, are passed down from generation to generation. However, the connection of times and cultural continuity are under threat - young people are leaving their native places. The film tells about the life of the Nanai through observation of their daily life. Particular attention is paid to the connection of the Nanai with the Amur River, their fishing and hunting. National costumes, dances, and belief in shamanism are shown. The film calls for the appreciation of cultural heritage and strengthening the connection between generations.

About people who have dedicated themselves to their favorite business. They have different ages, places of residence, and destinies, but each of them realized one day that environmental protection is his vocation.

A film-portrait of a sacred place for Yakutia — Kharama Khayata — and its residents who are trying to preserve the heritage of their ancestors, through legends and oral folk art to instill a love and respect for the unique Yakut culture. Will they manage to keep their sacred mountain and own history?

About the units that represent the Russian army and Navy. Five novels of the almanac are devoted to different branches of the armed forces.

A story about the inhabitants of the small Taimyr village of reindeer herders Novy Popigai, who belong to the small endangered northern Dolgan people.

Just as a tree cannot grow without roots, so a person cannot exist without traditions. "Guardians of Tradition" is a kaleidoscope of films woven from the unique customs of the peoples of Dagestan, who lovingly preserve the cultural and spiritual heritage of their ancestors and pass this knowledge on to the next generation.

Stories about extraordinary people from North Ossetia with different professions, views and culture, but they definitely agree on one thing - in the boundless love for the place where they grew up and live.