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Michele A. Berdy

50 Ways to Leave Your Government
The resignation of the Russian government produced a great crop of humor.
The Key Words of 2019
What were the words of the year for 2019? And am I Cassandra?
Terms, Prerogatives and Matters of Taste
The interesting bits from Mr. Putin's press conference.
A Russian Holiday Party Primer
A (mostly comic) guide to holiday partying: where to go, what to wear, and what to bring.
Merry Happy Holiday to You
It's beginning to look a lot like Holiday Central.
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