The Russia Project Research
Here are some books and videos on the history of Russia and its current politics. And yes, I've read and watched all of them.
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Seventeen Moments of Spring is a 12 part series created in 1973 that is shown annually in Russia. It is a spy saga set during the final days of WWII. Exceptionally well made. Start watching and you'll be hooked!
Ever wonder what the contemporary art scene in Russia looks like? Here's a glimpse from the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow.
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov are Russian artists that left Russia to settle in the United States. Here is one of their latest projects. Heartwarming.
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Refugee Stories Research
Here are some resources where one can find stories and background data on the ongoing war in Syria and the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
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The New YorkerPodcasts
The New Yorker Radio Hour Podcast entirely devoted to what’s happening in Syria Episode 54: Syria, The World’s Nightmare Articles “The Assad Files” by Ben Taub “Whom Can you Trust on the Syrian Border?” by Ben Taub "Assad's War on Aleppo" by Steve Coll Cover Artwork by Lorenzo Mattotti |