When it comes to Russia a potential visitor normally thinks of stereotypical cold winters and vast planes covered with snow. However, it’s much more diverse. Russia is the largest country in the world covering the territory of more than 17 000 000 sq. meters (10 000 000 sq. miles), spreading over 5 climate zones and 11 time zones.

 With that in mind one can literally find any landscape and weather he wants. That provides filmmakers with thousands of filming locations depending on their preferences and script. 

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Russian film industry is very much on the drive now picking up the slack of the great traditions of the soviet filmmaking. Today around 120 local films are released every year with twice as much being in production. Films from Russia draw more and more attention at the global scale, too, being present at the main market events and sold to more than 70 countries.

The past five years have been a huge step forward for the industry with several domestic films shot in 3D, prepared for IMAX and mixed in Dolby Atmos. Local film crews have gained experience in many aspects of filmmaking being able to compete with any European country in terms of quality.

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Due to the current economic situation for the past 3 years Russia has become extremely beneficial place  to stay. Food, hotels and services are really cheap in Russia now. That includes the filming services, too. Even without incentives that were introduced in several regions in 2017 the rates for the film professional services very often are 3 times lower than in Europe.

Choosing Russia as your destination for filming you can be sure that you will be able to effort more than anywhere else sticking to the same budget. 

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Russia is a multicultural nation. Standing on the meeting point between Europe and Asia with nearly 12 hundred years history Russia is a homeland to numerous cultures. Around 190 different nationalities live on the modern territory the country making contribution to the history, architecture and traditions of it.

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Moscow and Saint Petersburg are called two capitals. But Russia is much more than that. There are 15 cities in Russia with the population of million people and more. Railroad stations, public transportation and airports are in quick access in big cities.

Today Russia is in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018. 11 cities will be welcoming football fans all around the globe. Booming cities of Sochi and Kazan already have a fresh experience in hosting big international events, while the other 9 cities are keeping up building new stadiums and athletic venues, airports, roads and hotels. 

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