"Pragulka" (2003) is probably the best mainstream film about today's Russia. All events take place in one day as three young people stroll (Pragulka means "stroll") around the city of St. Petersburg and share personal dreams and lies. Apart from most of the modern Russian film-making (with a few exceptions), it shows Russia as a beautiful and fun place to live. It doesn't focus on social problems, terrorism, police violence, and gangsters - it just gives a glance at a day in young mens' life, shows their optimism and happiness (plus unexpected ending!). And of course St. Petersburg!!! Beautiful and vibrant!