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Last week we took a cursory glance at the subject of disability within modern Russia. It soon became apparent that people dealing with such issues have more than the nature of their infirmity to deal with. The uninformed, uncaring (or simply ‘unequipped...

“Some people avoid them, ignore them, or pretend they don’t exist. Ìt makes them feel uncomfortable and they have an ‘animal instinct’ to avoid people with such problems.” I am having a sobering conversation with ‘A’ about the plight of people living...

In this final look at Russia’s short-lived presence in Alaska, we’ll examine the deciding factors that ultimately turned a land of opportunity into a money-leaking liability. The downturn started in earnest with the departure of Alexander Baranov (1...

Last week, we took a look at the seemingly bizarre occurrence of Russia selling Alaska to America. As the saying goes: “If it wasn’t real, you couldn’t invent it.” Let’s examine this pivotal moment in history further. Enter Baranov One of the key players...