Horses in Russia were necessary for so many things, it's no wonder they were presented in literature so often. They have a significant presence as far as the story line is concerned, due to the fact...
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Throughout the existence of the Communist regime in Russia that reigned from 1918 to 1989, many cinematic productions were made to highlight certain key areas of...
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The New York Times may be the “paper of record,” the Los Angeles Times poppin’ with Pulitzers, but when it comes to newsroom hanky-panky, none can beat The Washington Post. Sally ...
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Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck is a little relieved to be taking "The Lives of Others" outside Germany, where people responded emotionally and lavished the movie with seven Lolas (the country's e...
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Glorious on one block, dismal on the next _ St. Petersburg is a chalice holding the extremes of Russia's history.
For an outsider trying to grasp Russia's sweep and complexi...
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The Russian Horse: Vitality, Personality, and Politics
Writer in Search of Adult Self
