Kino-Pravda No. 23: Radio Pravda

This documentary features a peasant purchasing a radio receiver, instructions for setting up an antenna, the development of a broadcast station, and a concert broadcast. Although only a third of this final issue of Kino-Pravda survives, it includes Aleksandr Bushkin’s time-lapse animation and a notable sequence demonstrating radio waves penetrating a Russian peasant’s log hut. This visual representation highlights the transformative role of radio in connecting rural populations to wider cultural and political narratives.

Kino-Pravda No. 23 stands as a significant example of early Soviet documentary filmmaking. The film captures the intersection of technology and society during a pivotal time in Russian history. Collectors of documentary films or those with an interest in Soviet cinema may find this film particularly relevant due to its historical context and unique visual approach.