Filmmaker Maria Stoianova premieres documentary about Soviet Union's collapse
Filmmaker Maria Stoianova premiered her documentary 'Fragments of Ice,' which explores the collapse of the Soviet Union through her father's video diaries from the 1980s and 90s. Mykhailo Stoianov, an ice skater for the Ukrainian national ice ballet, captured western shopping malls and cultural shifts amidst the Soviet decline. The film presents a poignant personal and historical narrative.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 07:21 UTC
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