Golden Eagle Award facts for kids

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The Golden Eagle Award (Russian: премия Золотой Орел) is a very important national award in Russia. It celebrates the best movies and TV shows made in the country. Think of it like Russia's version of the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, which are famous in the United States.

What is the Golden Eagle Award?

The Golden Eagle Award is given out every year by the Russian Academy of Cinema Arts. This organization is made up of experts and artists who work in film and television. The awards started in 2002, so they have been recognizing great Russian films and TV for over 20 years!

How the Awards Work

Each January, the Golden Eagle Awards ceremony takes place. Awards are given in about 20 different categories. These categories include things like Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best TV Series. It's a big night where filmmakers and actors hope to win one of these special golden eagle statues.

Where the Ceremony Happens

The award ceremony is held at the famous Mosfilm studios in Moscow. Mosfilm is one of the oldest and largest film studios in Europe. Many classic and beloved Soviet and Russian movies have been filmed there over the years. This makes Mosfilm a very special and historic place for the awards. Winning a Golden Eagle Award at Mosfilm is a huge honor for anyone in the Russian film industry.

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