Russian cinema celebrated in New York

Russian Film Week is making its return to New York City.<br/> <br />Filmmakers celebrated the opening night of the 12th annual festival at Manhattan's Ziegfeld theater.<br/> <br />This year's event is being lead by Russian film critic and TV personality Anton Dolin.<br/> <br />The five-day festival kicked off with a film by director Alexandr Veledinskiy.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Alexandr Veledinskiy, director, saying (Russian):<br/> <br />"I think it's really great because in Russia we know American cinema very well. And in America Russian cinema isn't so well known. So I think this is great towards furthering that cause and giving it more exposure."<br/> <br />Actress Yuliya Aug is thrilled about the festival and the opportunity to experience the big Apple.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Yuliya Aug, actress, saying (Russian):<br/> <br />"I think it's the best thing that can happen. To go to a country where you've never been before and always wanted to go. But to go in the company of all these people that you know really well and like a