Before joining RT’s Internet team in 2007, Dmitry Gorshkov used to be one of the leading authors of the Russian version of Total Film magazine.

He never washes his right hand after it was shaken by the likes of James Cameron and Danny Boyle.

He got movie addicted in his early childhood after experiencing Star Wars, Predator and Robocop and is still unable to handle the disease.

Besides watching two or three films a day, he can boast some inside knowledge of moviemaking, being the author of several scripts for feature and short films (and even acting in some of them).

It’s hard to believe, but he’s also a Ph.D., after undertaking massive research on the history of the antiquarian and second-hand book trade in Great Britain.

If he’s not in the cinema, he may be spotted reading some modern authors, listening to alternative music, playing football, supporting second division side Torpedo Moscow or sleeping.

Dmitry Gorshkov’s Column is aimed at providing a Russian look at Hollywood movies, as well as revealing some facts about how films are made here in Russia.

Born in one of the most controversial places on Earth into the family of architects, I've always been attracted to the beauty of urban life in all aspects, including art, entertainment and fashion. 

My personal interest in the history of the 20th century, its art, cinema, literature and style is now finding an outlet in the form of a blog, in which I’ll try to bring the most interesting facts about the evolution of forms, tastes and style during the Soviet period in the history of Russia.Since joining RT, I’ve been covering art and culture events, which appealed most to my personal interests. These include music, painting, photography, theater and even extreme sports (snowboarding and wakeboarding). Living in a crazy place like Moscow, only irony and sarcasm help me survive with some sanity.