In\u00a0Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia<\/i>, Natasha Lance Rogoff brings this gripping tale to life. Amidst bombings, assassinations, and a military takeover of the production office, Lance Rogoff and the talented Moscow team of artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and puppeteers remained determined to bring laughter, learning, and a new way of seeing the world to children in Russia, Ukraine and across the former Soviet empire. With a sharp wit and compassion for her colleagues, Lance Rogoff observes how cultural clashes colored nearly every aspect of the production\u2014from the show\u2019s educational framework to writing comedy to the new Russian Muppets themselves\u2014despite the team\u2019s common goal.<\/p>\n
Brimming with insight and nuance, Muppets in Moscow skillfully explores the post-Soviet societal tensions that continue to thwart the Russian people\u2019s efforts to create a better future for their country. More than just a story of a children\u2019s show, this book provides a valuable perspective of Russia\u2019s people, their culture, and their complicated relationship with the West that remains relevant even today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In\u00a0Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia, Natasha Lance Rogoff brings this gripping tale to life. Amidst bombings, assassinations, and a military takeover
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