Russian Comedy on the Silver Screen: "What Are You Laughing At?"
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
In this course, we will explore the brighter side of life in the USSR and in Russia by watching and discussing several comedy films produced by Russia's greatest directors. As in the instructor's previous Russian film course, we will watch films from different time periods. We will try to envision what Russians found funny and laughed at, but we will also decode the serious messages hiding behind the hilarious facades of these films. Among the films we will watch are: "Diamond Arm" by Leonid Gaidai, "The Irony of fate" by Eldar Ryazanov, and several others. The classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion. Class members will be required to watch each week's film online on their own (YouTube links to subtitled versions will be provided).
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Russian Comedy on the Silver Screen: "What Are You Laughing At?" (OSHER 115)
Spring 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 01/20/2026
Class meets online via Zoom. A link will be emailed a few days before the first class begins.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/26 - 02/24/26 | T | 11:30 am -1:00 pm | Online |
Instructor: ASYA PERELTSVAIG
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Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
