The famous dub (often referred to by fans as the "Alexey Gurkin" or "bootleg VHS" version) did not originate in a studio. It originated in a basement. Legend has it that a handful of anonymous translators and voice actors acquired a screener copy of Shrek (2001) before the film had an official Russian release. Their goal was simple: get it on a burned CD or VHS to sell at knock-off kiosks as fast as possible.
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: There are older, single-voice versions created by legendary translators like Yuri Zhivov The famous dub (often referred to by fans
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There is a debate in the localization community about "domestication" vs. "foreignization." Should a translation preserve the foreign culture, or change it to fit the local culture?
into Russian involved navigating complex cultural puns and humor. The "Ogre" Debate
didn't try to mimic the accent. Instead, he gave Shrek a deep, gravelly, yet incredibly soulful bass.