…world charts in terms of positive cases for COVID-19, but most cases are asymptomatic and are the result of a large population with access to free, subsidized, or relatively inexpensive…
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…able to unite against a common enemy, they are often not able to agree on a common plan to govern. The ideological differences within the Orange Coalition soon fractured it….
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…activist complained, “They (the police) watched while the homophobes hit one of our people, and then they arrested our guy and let the homophobes go free.” Indeed, by the time…
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…the Soviet Union and the United States fought to control the story. In light of what contemporary commentators have described as an information war between Russia and the United States…
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…to what was at the time probably a small fishing village. He said: “Come to me, brother, please come to Moscow.” Ten years later a wooden wall was constructed to…
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…outdoor bazaar, Osh is one of Central Asia’s major commercial centers and one of its oldest, most socio-culturally diverse cities. Yet the diversity of Osh has clashed in violence in…
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…presidency. As chairman of Gazprom, Russia’s largest company, Medvedev has already gifted the city with that company’s headquarters (and thus vastly improving its tax base). It is unlikely Medvedev will…
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…of Bauman Technical University near Baumanskaya Metro Station in Moscow, Russia. The Russian State Military Historical Archive reading room offers individual places for working with archival originals, and computers for…
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…self-perceived “Americanness.” Residents of New York City and Chicago, home to the largest Russian-speaking communities in the United States, are compared to those who spent most of their time living…
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…Journal of Russian and Asian Studies. In addition, he serves as Communications Consultant to Alinga Consulting Group, and General Editor for the US-Russia Chamber of Commerce of New England. …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former comedian, gave a rather long and unusual New Year address to Ukrainians this year. The message focused on patriotism and unity and spent considerable…
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…not vote for him. Conclusion Russia’s political opposition varies widely in ideology, and encompasses liberals, socialists, nationalists, communists, and monarchists – to name a few. Although they comprise a large…
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…and low population density, contribute to long commutes and high emissions from road transport. Even the creation of Volgograd’s prized dam has endangered local fish and wildlife. To help alleviate…
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…as “tariff barriers”—means that Russian industries increasingly will feel the pressure of global competition. Will the Russian forestry sector be able to compete globally with companies that already have well-established…
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…childhood village complex, and a replica of his desk and workspace. Continuing on through the second and third floors, one inevitably comes across the many foreign-funded cultural centers, such as…
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…the Federal Taxation Service, import of lactose-free cheese grew by 750% in 2014 as compared to 2013. According to the Russian Customs Service, only about 10% of all illegal shipments…
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…companies will also need considerable capital to invest in opening new fields and maintaining production. Allowing the companies to keep and invest more of their profits can thus be seen…
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…However, his commentary also shows the larger dynamics of multicultural societies, where marginalization and neutralization of the minority group culture prevail, regardless of official discourse.[5] Maurice Halbwachs’s concept of collective…
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…dacha made a comeback as an item of political favor given to authors, scientists, politicians, sportsman, composers, and others. После революции 1917 года более крупные дачи знати были национализированы и…
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…370-1). Listed below are a few common examples still found commonly in Russian. Давай чай попьем. Davai chai popem. ‘Let’s drink some tea.’ Давай выпьем! Davai vypem! ‘Come on, let’s…
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