The rapid development of Internet technology has and will continue to generate unforeseen threats and opportunities. From unprecedented interconnectedness on social media to attacks on…
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Russian demographics have been a major policy issue for the Russian state since its formation in 1991. It has also been well covered in both…
In 1993, the Russian law against sex between men, which had been put into place under Stalin in 1934 and led to the arrest and…
The Azov movement has gained in reputation and power, not only in their home country of Ukraine, but across the world. The group, which began…
The word for “landlord” in Russian is actually the same as the word for “host” – . Renting in Russia, whether apartments or rooms, comes…
The following bilingual Russian MiniLesson is meant to build your vocabulary by providing Russian phrases within English text. Hover over the bold Russian to reveal…
As of Tuesday, June 23rd, after nearly three months of quarantine measures, Moscow has reopened. The city was able to mobilize phenomenal resources and put…
The Russian word “дача” is often translated into English as “summer residence” or “cottage,” but the best translation is simply a transliteration to English: “dacha.”…
The global health crisis has changed life around the world, but in often very different ways in various places. Even countries located close to each…
The views expressed in this interview do not necessarily reflect those of GeoHistory or SRAS. This fascinating interview is presented here as documentation of what…
With quarantine foremost on everyone’s minds, many are asking how current events will change society. Many articles have been published. Yet, very few bother to…
Vladimir Putin’s annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of 2020 may go down in history as one of Russia’s most important. In the address,…
Moscow’s public transportation system continues to grow and develop at an incredible pace. New “above ground” metro lines are now being developed, which include a…
Svyatoslav Ivanovich Vakarchuk is best known as the lead singer of Okean Elzy, arguably Ukraine’s most popular and successful rock band. He has long used his…
On Friday, September 20, 2019, Climate Fest was held. Millions of people around the world gathered together in support of a cleaner environment. Along with…
Studying abroad in Russia as an Armenian American was eye-opening. I am a Russian Studies major that has always been interested in Russian culture and…
Voice is a Ukrainian political party established by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, the lead singer of Okean Elzi, one of the most popular Ukrainian rock bands in…
Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky is the current President of Ukraine. He won the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election in a landslide and surprise upset against Petro Poroshonko,…
In March of 2019, Volodymyr Zelensky did what many thought would be impossible. In the presidential election that month, it looked like Ukraine would see…
For those following Russia’s domestic political scene, the fairly heavy coverage of Gennady Zyuganov’s 75th birthday should be of interest. Zyuganov is the leader of…