Russian Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky said he believes the problem of funding Russian films can be effectively solved through conducting special lotteries, where the main prizes could be dining with Russian stars, as well as roles in films and television series. "I am sure that such lotteries would enjoy great success and help to sponsor the national cinema,” he stated.
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