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Interview with Valeria Sobol author of Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny
Episode 290
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Today, we have an interview with Valeria Sobol professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champai…
2 years, 2 months ago
Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part Two
Episode 289
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Today, we finish our series about the foods and drinks from Russia.
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2 years, 3 months ago
Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part One
Episode 288
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Today, we start a two-part series about the incredible cuisines of Russia and the Soviet Union.
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2 years, 3 months ago
The Volga - Part Three
Episode 287
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Today, we wrap up our series as we cover the continuing relationship between Russia and the Soviet Union with the great Volga River. If yo…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Volga - Part Two
Episode 286
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Today, we continue our journey through the history of the Volga River and its historical relationship with Russia. If you'd like to suppor…
2 years, 4 months ago
An Interview with Professor Paul Robinson Author of Russian Liberalism
Episode 285
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This is an interview I did with Professor Paul Robinson, author of the important work, Russian Liberalism. You can purchase a copy of his …
2 years, 4 months ago
The Volga - Part One
Episode 284
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Today, we begin a three-part series on the history of the Volga River, the longest in Europe, and its relationship to Russia. If you'd lik…
2 years, 5 months ago
Sports in the Soviet Union
Episode 283
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Today, we cover the impact of sports in the Soviet Union. Also, I am adding a tribute to one of the inspirations for this podcast, my daug…
2 years, 5 months ago
Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part Two
Episode 282
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Today, we end our two-part series on the numerous conflicts that Russia has participated after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991…
2 years, 5 months ago
Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part One
Episode 281
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Today, we begin a two-part series to discuss the conflicts that have plagued Russia and its neighbors after the breakup of the Soviet Unio…
2 years, 6 months ago