Factors of Film Success in Russia in 2018-2023: Funding Structure, Government Support and Key Film Characteristics

Student: Budneva Polina

Faculty: International College of Economics and Finance

Educational Programme: International Programme in Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2024

This paper examines the factors of popularity of films shown in Russia in 2018-2023 using an empirical econometric model. Main parameters tested are release period, budget, government support, genre, region, distributor type, and age restriction.

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