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From Kamchatka to the war with Iran — a personal story, frontline journalism, and a candid look at Israel today

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Military journalist and writer, author of the Telegram channel War with the Horde, SERGEY AUSLENDER in Interview Hour. An honest conversation about life, war, and reality: from childhood in Kamchatka and emigration to Israel, the tragedy of October 7, and the moral dilemma — rescue the hostages at any cost or destroy Hamas regardless of casualties. Why is Israel…

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On Set | CODE 4.5.0

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This week, we filmed a powerful moment with our main character Marichka, who took part as a speaker at the Nordic Connect Conference. She joined the panel discussion “Preserving Languages and Stories Through Music” — sharing her experience as a musician who has spent years gathering Ukrainian folklore songs from villages across the country. Marichka spoke about the deep…

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Our Film at Artdocfest!

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The documentary “GULAG. Unpaid Debt” (directed by Olga Antimony) has been officially selected for Artdocfest 2025! The film explores the lingering shadow of the Soviet repressive system and how an unexamined past continues to shape the present. At its core are the stories of those who survived the camps — and of those who still justify their existence.  The…

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Our Film Crew in Rome

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 Our Film Crew in Rome Spring 2025. We’re working on the film “My Friend Kolya” — a story about life, theater, friendship, and love. The streets of Rome, ancient arenas, an open-air theater — all of it has become part of our visual tapestry. Huge thanks to Kolya Terentyev, Vera Pavlova, and the entire team for their trust, patience,…

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Happy Birthday, Gregory!

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This wonderful video was shot a few years ago by our team as a birthday gift for Gregory. We wish him health, so no obstacle seems insurmountable, and luck, so every new day brings joy and motivation for new achievements! #ECGProductions #MykytaNovokhatsky #IrinaVolkova #OlenaTuamnska #VladimirStrungar #IsmailAtiev #JackLukas #IzzyLevin #OlgaAntimony #SofiaBobriseva #AndrewRawlik #IvanKyba

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Nations Memory’s premier

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Afterglow of the “Nation’s Memory” Premiere! We are proud to announce the successful premiere of our documentary at the KUMF Gallery!  A full house, attentive viewers, and words of appreciation from the director! This film introduces viewers to the unique organization USOM, which has united Ukrainian artists in Canada for 70 years. Oles Lesiuk, a talented…

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Best Wishes for 2025 from ECG Productions!

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As the holiday season comes to a close, our team at ECG Productions wants to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyful and prosperous 2025! 🌟 May this new year bring you happiness, success, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Let’s embrace the opportunities ahead and make 2025 a year to remember! Thank you…

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In Memory of Yuri Tsevi

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“The Stalker” of Toronto, Half-Russian, Half-Georgian, Singing in Yiddish. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. An Artist. On December 16, Yuri Tsevi, the hero of one of our films, an actor, singer, “stalker” of Toronto, and a man with an extraordinary life story, passed away. His life is a story of kindness and betrayal, love…

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This was the 18th “Return of Names” and the third in Toronto

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 5 continents  43 countries  134 cities  150 events — 100 of them broadcast live  Over 1800 names read during the live stream  12,000 name cards distributed through the bot In the photo — participants at the Toronto event. #GULAGWitnesses #UnpaidDebt #ShadowsOfTheGulag #ECGProductions #ReturnOfNames #Memorial #MemoryUnites #GlobalRemembrance #TorontoRemembers #HonoringThePast

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Return of Names

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For the third time, our company, which has been working for several years on the project “GULAG. Witnesses,” is organizing the “Return of Names” event in Toronto at the Raoul Wallenberg Monument. Wallenberg, risking his life during the Holocaust, saved tens of thousands of people but was later arrested and disappeared in Stalin’s prisons. This…

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