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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
98
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The International Documentary Film Festival “RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes”
Moscow, Russian Federation · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Moscow, Russian Federation
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The International Documentary Film Festival “RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes” is a Moscow-based traveling documentary festival launched in 2023 and held at the National Centre RUSSIA. It showcases documentaries by Russian and international filmmakers, especially films about war correspondents, volunteers, military doctors, and other figures framed as “heroes,” and has grown into a large audience-oriented event with a broad program of Russian and international titles.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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