Legitimate Transgression: Home Video Culture and Screen Translation(s) in the Late Soviet Union.

This article delves into the history of home video culture and screen translation in the late Soviet Union, focusing on the popularity of pirated VHS tapes and their impact on film distribution. It challenges traditional narratives of the transition from film to video and argues that translation played a fundamental role in shaping the Soviet video order. The text also explores the challenges faced by the state-controlled video industry and the rise of informal video markets. It discusses the impact of video consumption, particularly foreign films, and the controversies surrounding voice-over translation, including errors, failures, and the use of obscene language. The article concludes by highlighting the enduring legacy and cultural significance of VHS translations in the former Soviet region. [Extracted from the article]