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The Old Alphabet

19871h 25mViktor Prokhorov

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A rural teacher, whose letters to Leo Tolstoy are read in the movie, sees the meaning of his work not just in teaching children to read and write, but in the education of human personality.

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What is The Old Alphabet (1987) about?

A rural teacher, whose letters to Leo Tolstoy are read in the movie, sees the meaning of his work not just in teaching children to read and write, but in the education of human personality.

Who stars in The Old Alphabet?

The Old Alphabet stars Vyacheslav Baranov (Teacher), Valentin Smirnitskiy, Rimma Markova, Feliksas Einas, Svetlana Tormakhova. The film was directed by Viktor Prokhorov.

How long is The Old Alphabet?

The Old Alphabet has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

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