“Skuf” directed by Alexei Stepanov, which starred bloggers Alexander Zubarev and Nikolai Vasilenko, singer Valya Karnevale and presenter Leonid Yakubovich, will not be shown in Russian cinemas. The press service of Atmosfera Kino informed TASS about this.
“Yes, ‘Skuf’ has dropped out of Atmosfera Kino’s release schedule,” a source was quoted as saying. material.
Last February, the Russian Ministry of Culture did not issue a distribution certificate for the film “Skov”. The department stated that no statement had been issued by the film’s makers, despite the announcement of its first showing last April. The film found itself at the center of discussion after media posts about its possible release. But as the ministry confirmed, no official permit was issued to show the film.
At the same time, they plan to introduce a bill to the Duma that would impose a fine on the distribution of films that distort traditional values.
From March 1, 2026, the Ministry of Culture will be able to examine previously released films and TV series for compliance with standards of traditional values and new prohibitions. Culture scientist and leader of the public organization “Russian Initiative” Yulia Serebryanskaya expressed her appreciation for this innovation in August.