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21: Celebrating Independence Day Across Two Worlds
Season 1 Episode 22
Summary
In this special Independence Day episode, Kate Saba reflects on celebrating two nations that have shaped her life: Belarus and the United Stat…
14 hours ago
20: Summer Camps in the USSR
Season 1 Episode 21
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba explores the fascinating world of Soviet summer camps and the lasting impact they had on generatio…
1 week, 6 days ago
19: Alex Tokmin: Books, Freedom, and Life Beyond the USSR
Season 1 Episode 20
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba interviews Alex Tokmin, who shares his unique experiences growing up in the Soviet Union and his j…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
18: Victory Day: Not Just History, But Memory
Season 1 Episode 19
What does it mean to remember a war that took 27 million lives?
In this deeply personal episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba takes you into the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
17: Money and Economy after the Fall of the USSR - From Rubles to Chaos
Season 1 Episode 18
What did it really feel like to live through the collapse of the Soviet Union? In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba explores the dramat…
2 months, 1 week ago
16: How Money Worked in the USSR - From Rubles to Survival
Season 1 Episode 17
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba takes you inside a world where money didn’t work the way we expect - it existed and often couldn’t…
3 months ago
15: Growing up in Soviet Moldova - Anna’s Story
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode of The Soviet Life, Kate Saba speaks with Anna Kochug about growing up in Moldova during the final years of the Soviet Union. Anna sh…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
14: More Than Medals - The Soviet Olympic Machine
Season 1 Episode 15
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba, explores the powerful role the Olympic Games played in shaping Soviet society. The Olympics were …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
13: Red Echoes: The Soviet Legacy in Venezuela
Season 1 Episode 14
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba weaves together history, politics, and personal reflection to explore the deep and often overlooke…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
12: The Heart of Soviet Celebrations - Traditions and Memories
Season 1 Episode 13
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba delves into the unique holiday traditions of the former Soviet Union, contrasting them with Wester…
5 months, 2 weeks ago