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Last week we took a cursory glance at the subject of disability within modern Russia. It soon became apparent that people dealing with such...

“Some people avoid them, ignore them, or pretend they don’t exist. Ìt makes them feel uncomfortable and they have an ‘animal instinct’ to avoid...

In this final look at Russia’s short-lived presence in Alaska, we’ll examine the deciding factors that ultimately turned a land of opportunity...

Last week, we took a look at the seemingly bizarre occurrence of Russia selling Alaska to America. As the saying goes: “If it wasn’t real, you...

On first hearing, it came across as a “beginners” attempt at an April Fools Day joke, something so obviously false that no one could take it...

We ended last week’s episode with Russia’s TV-psychic boom of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. AM is guiding me on this bizarre exploration. Who...

Last week we took a cursory glance at Russia’s magic-related small ads, with the help of AM – someone who knows about these things. N...

The removal of Russia’s Soviet government was a catalyst for far-reaching change, the results of which are still felt today, for better and for...

In this final examination of Kizhi Pogost, we return to the recollections of AN, who inspired this mini series, but first… Fire and time As...

Last week we started looking at the remarkable living monument that is Kizhi Pogost, the famous three-building church compound on Kizhi Island in...