Tagged - Russia
celebration
A careful balance: Eastman Philharmonia explores Shostakovich’s turbulent world
Eastman honoreds the 50th anniversary of his death with a colorful palette of student and faculty concerts, performing his most personal, anxious, political, energetic, and tragic works. Read More
american politics
The DeLorme Report: Trump’s America only policy is an ignorant one in Ukraine
I’d never thought that a hasty White House visit from a foreign leader would shift my opinion on a subject more than Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington. After the encounter between Zelenskyy and President Trump, I feel reaffirmed in a few of my beliefs about foreign policy and international conflict. First, I feel some […]
censorship
“Is Russia Redeemable?” Exiled Russian Journalist Alexander Nevzorov tells us
Exiled Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov delivered a lecture titled “Is Russia Redeemable?” in Morey Hall on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 1. Read More
Conspiracy Theories
Spies with occult ties? Russian professor stirs controversy amongst colleagues
Visiting Assistant Professor Dmitry Bykov made controversial claims concerning purported occultism amongst Russian secret service members during his April 2 talk that perturbed various professors present. Bykov is the first speaker of UR’s “Scholars in Exile” program, which hosts academics and intellectuals driven from their home countries due to political persecution. Bykov is a man […]
Russia
The Two Trumps
When looking at Trump’s actions toward Russia, it’s a bad idea to consider them in isolation: They should be compared against the two other presidents who have dealt with Putin, Barack Obama and George W. Bush. Read More
Olympics
Russia hosts Alternate Olympics to protest ban
Banned from attending the Olympics by the International Olympic Committee, Russian president Vladimir Putin has created his own. Read More
Olympics
Russia banned from 2018 Olympic Games
“I did not know that I was doing violation,” said one Russian athlete. The doping scheme, and Russia's actions since, were organized from the top. Read More
Learning Languages with Laughs
Learning languages with laughs, part II
The latest installment of Learning Languages with Laughs features talking walls, Bono, Pokémon, Rick and Morty, and of course more Russian words! Read More
Learning Languages with Laughs
Learning languages with laughs
My Russian language class has forced me to relearn how to memorize. This is the story of two cousins who helped me learn the world for "brown." Read More
Russia
In Soviet Russia, abroad studies you
I'm a little nervous to study in Russia next year, but I'm sure taking shots with Putin will make it all worth it. Read More
