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“But you’re one of us!” No, I’m not
Dankhayaa Khovalyg believes that her native Republic of Tyva is de-facto a colony in Russia rather than an equal member of the federation. Here’s why.
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They say Saint Petersburg will survive everything. But will it?
Journalist Yulia Galkina on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine destroys local patriotism in Russia
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Is Russia fascist?
Academic Denis Grekov thinks it is—here are his arguments
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European Virtue Signaling
Writer Sasha Filipenko outlines the contradictions of the call to ban Russian nationals from receiving Schengen visas
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Europe Must Handle Awkwardness
Independent activist Almut Rochowanski about the idea of a visa ban for Russians
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Don’t Look, Don’t See, Don’t Know
Sociologist Svetlana Stephenson on why Russians are in denial about the war
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Anatomy of a Genocide
Writer Sergey Medvedev reflects on utter disrespect for human life in Russia as a precursor for the tragedies of Grozny, Aleppo, and now Bucha and Mariupol
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Back to the Age of Homo Sovieticus
With McDonald’s leaving the country, Russians are saying goodbye to more than just Big Mac
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Who Betrayed Whom?
Historian Sergey Bondarenko on the term “national traitor” and the meaning behind it