Here's an old classic. Released in mid-60s, in the middle of the Khrushchev's Thaw, the film quickly became popular with both kids and adults. For kids it was just a fun movie, and for adults it was a very fitting allegory for the post-Stalinist era.
If you are not familiar with Russian history, especially the 60's, there are two background facts that you should know before you watch the film. First I already mentioned -- the 60's was one of the few times in the history of the USSR when openly questioning the party politics was permitted (within limits, of course). The movie portrays young camp counsellors going against the authoritarian (if ridiculous) figure of the camp director -- something that would have definitely not been allowed just a decade earlier.
The second was Khrushchev's obsession with growing corn, "just like in America" -- despite the fact that this particular crop was very poorly suited for the Russian climate. Corn, the "queen of the fields," was promoted to the point of absurdity, and often to the detriment of sane and reasonable agricultural practices. After a number of years of this circus, it became obvious to people that corn is just not something that makes sense to grow in Russia -- and Khrushchev's corn-mania was beginning to be quietly ridiculed. The program was scrapped without fanfare in the late 60's.
But, above all, this is just a cute and funny movie. I remember watching it lots in the summer time -- when I wasn't in camps myself. :)
Here's a quick excerpt:
Original title: Добро пожаловать, или Посторонним Вход Воспрещен
English title: Welcome, or No Trespassing
Studio: Mosfilm
Download media: arjlover.net
Download subtitles: mricon.com
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