The creators of the documentary film *”Reality Is Not Needed: East Siberian Punk”* have announced the premiere date — the movie will be released on July 22 on the Okko streaming platform.

This project explores the emergence of a vibrant rock community in East Siberia following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The documentary immerses viewers in the energetic and creative landscape of the best punk bands from the Irkutsk region and Buryatia during the wild ’90s and early 2000s, featuring unique archival footage from that era and candid interviews with musicians.

The film is directed by Pavel Skorobogatov, who is known for his short film *”Razmaznya.”* The shooting involved contributions from Alexander Gorsky, Igor Smirnov, Alexander Nikitin, and others.