The Government Inspector is one of Nikolai Gogol’s most celebrated works. A farcical drama in five acts, the play mercilessly lampoons the corrupt officials of an obscure provincial town portrayed as a microcosm of the Russian state. Despite the initial controversy surrounding the play in 1836, it eventually gained the acclaim it has enjoyed ever since.

Online access to this film has been arranged through the cultural organization Stage Russia. The film will be available to all registrants free of charge from August 10 through August 16.

The online discussion on August 15 will be led by Dr. Marc Robinson of St. Olaf College, a specialist in Russian film.

The Government Inspector is presented in Russian with English subtitles. Famed director Yury Butusov staged this production.

August 10 – 16 | View the film at your convenience, for no cost, using any digital access device.

NOTE: Access code will be sent to you from East-West Connections after you’ve registered. The film will be ready for viewing beginning on August 10 (not before).

August 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST | Join the online discussion

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