Zhenia Stepanenko

This film reveals the dark history of totalitarian repressions during the late 1930s, focusing on a peculiar artifact: hedgehog cakes. Named after the notorious Soviet people's commissar Nikolai Yezhov (with "yezh" meaning "hedgehog" in Russian), these seemingly innocent desserts became a spooky symbol of terror. According to speculative theories, hedgehog cakes were not just treats but served as secret signals of inescapable danger, marking recipients for possible exile to Siberian camps or even death.

This film reveals the dark history of totalitarian repressions during the late 1930s, focusing on a peculiar artifact: hedgehog cakes. Named after the notorious Soviet people's commissar Nikolai Yezhov (with "yezh" meaning "hedgehog" in Russian), these seemingly innocent desserts became a spooky symbol of terror. According to speculative theories, hedgehog cakes were not just treats but served as secret signals of inescapable danger, marking recipients for possible exile to Siberian camps or even death.\nCredits:\nZhenia Stepanenko (director)\nVitalii Nemchenko (coordinator)\nBondariev Mykhailo (operator) 

20ft Radio is an independent online music radio/venue based in Kyiv, broadcasting to www.20ftradio.net. Since December 2016, the station has operated from a 20-foot port container originally located in an art cluster with notable venues such as Closer, Mezzanine, and Otel'. In July 2023, 20ft Radio relocated to the former Kyiv Brewery near Modul electronic music school and ∄ club at Kyrylivska 41.

Operating as a non-profit, 20ft Radio relies on donations from the international community, listeners, team members, and artists to sustain its ad-free platform. The station, curated by a dedicated team of enthusiasts, showcases a diverse cross-genre music and radio programs from Ukrainian artists, DJs, collectors, and independent music researchers.

In 2018, 20ft Radio was nominated for the international Webby Awards in the "Best Media Project" category.

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This film reveals the dark history of totalitarian repressions during the late 1930s, focusing on a peculiar artifact: hedgehog cakes.

Hedgehog Cakes: Sweet Weapon of Terror

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