Voices of Leningrad

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Filmed at the end of the Soviet era, this classic film is a portrait of elegant Leningrad, the Baltic seaport established by Peter the Great in the 18th century. This riveting cultural survey shows a city in social, economic, and political transition. Characterized from its birth by a boldness of vision, Leningrad today is in the forefront of changes sweeping the Soviet Union. Meet a talented young ballerina, an animated rock guitarist, hard-working factory workers, and fascinating citizen diplomats. We'll also take a tour of the Hermitage museum and meet a TV journalist, whose passion for this incredible city is unmatched. Drawing inspiration from their illustrious past, the people raise their voices in a chorus of hope. This is the story of an extraordinary city
Leningrad at a Turning Point (3:02)
Baby Palace (1:19)
St. Petersburg's History (2:37)
Land, Peace and Bread (2:16)
Leningrad Today (1:42)
A Typical Soviet Family (4:29)
Waiting for Perestroika (1:38)
Working Towards Glasnost through the Media (6:07)
Hermitage (4:25)
Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery (1:31)
Signs of Perestroika (2:58)
Inching Toward Economic Reform (3:06)
Soviet Rock Revolution (3:53)
Perestroika and Popular Music (2:43)
Legacy of the Arts (3:35)
A Royal Treasure (3:16)
Regaining Spirituality (4:30)
Leningrad's Hope for the Future (2:35)
Credits: Voices of Leningrad (1:40)

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