'Russian Ark,' I adore - I almost cried at the end of that film, it's so beautiful.
Alejandro Gonzalez InarrituIn American films, Russians are often portrayed like cartoon villains without clear motivations.
Yuliya SnigirI had a minor in Russian history, and this was at the time when the big Cold War was going on.
Kevin J. AndersonMy mom's family is Russian Jewish, and my dad's Puerto Rico Catholic, so it's kind of a weird mix.
Ian Gomez