Dear Comrades! is a historical drama film that is set in the Soviet Union during the early 1960s. The movie focuses on the events that took place in the small industrial town of Novocherkassk in southern Russia. The town is known for its factory that produces weapons and other military equipment.
In the movie, we follow the story of Lyuda (Yuliya Vysotskaya), a devout party activist and mother of two. She is a loyal member of the Communist Party and believes in the ideals of communism. She goes about her daily routine, attending party meetings, and carrying out her duties as a factory worker.
However, things start to change when the government raises the prices of basic food items like meat and bread. The workers in the factory, who are already struggling to make ends meet, decide to go on strike in protest. Lyuda, who is also a member of the factory's party committee, is asked to lead the negotiations with the workers.
As the strike continues, tensions start to rise, and the government sends in troops to suppress the rebellion. What follows is a brutal crackdown on the protesters, with soldiers firing on the unarmed workers in the streets. Lyuda finds herself caught in the middle of the chaos, torn between her loyalty to the party and her love for her fellow workers.
The movie is directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and is based on the real-life events that took place in Novocherkassk in 1962. It is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores themes of ideology, loyalty, and the human cost of political oppression. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of the Soviet Union and the struggles of the working class.
