April 6, 1984 –
Paul Mazursky’s comedy-drama, Moscow on the Hudson, starring Robin Williams and Maria Conchita Alonso opened in the US on this date.
In preparation for his role, for about a year, lead actor Robin Williams studied Soviet customs and learned the Russian language. Reportedly, Williams spent five hours a day learning Russian and had learned to speak it well within a month. By the time of principal photography, Williams was at a proficiency level where he could carry out a conversation.
The Haus of Dcaligari 