With political turmoil in the background, Russia's culture is being increasingly controlled by the state. The blows to artistic freedom are striking.
Deutsche Welle: Tight restrictions on freedom of art in Russia
Alexander Rodnyansky (L) and director Andrey Zvyagintsev, winners of Best Foreign Language Film for 'Leviathan,' pose in the press room during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
