The Term. Beginning of a Big Story

The Term. Beginning of a Big Story is a documentary that examines the internal dynamics of political opposition in Russia following the March 2012 presidential elections. The film focuses on the thoughts, emotions, and political strategies of various opposition leaders to explore the motivations of those willing to face imprisonment for their beliefs. Rather than providing a chronological history of the protests, the work presents objective situations and personal perspectives, leaving the interpretation of the sociopolitical landscape to the viewer.

The film was directed and produced by Pavel Kostomarov, Alexandr Rastorguev, and Alexey Pivovarov. It is a co-production between Russia and Estonia by Marx Film. The cast features several public figures appearing as themselves, including Alexei Navalny, Kseniya Sobchak, Ilya Yashin, and Sergei Udaltsov, with a total of 31 credited cast members. Released on July 9, 2014, the feature has a runtime of 83 minutes.