Russian famous film director Balabanov dies at 54

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"The films of Alexei Balabanov are a collective portrait of our country at its most dramatic time in history," Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Facebook. "I liked his work. The passing of a talented director is a great loss for friends and ...

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