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Michele A. Berdy

A Russian Fig is Not a Fig
A short, expression-filled column about a little word that packs a big punch.
How Don't I Care? Let Me Count The Ways
It turns out you can say you don't care in dozens of ways in Russian - some even in polite company.
Words of the Year 2021
The Words of the Year and Decade are not cheerful in 2021. Такой год - такие слова...
How to Add On, Try On, Pretend and Drive Everyone Crazy in Russian
There is a newish filler word going around that driving the older generation crazy.
I Love Moscow in the Winter
Some of the less-than-magical qualities of winter in Moscow.
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AFP Podcast

Episode #5 Exile
A new series produced by four AFP journalists based in Moscow and Paris.
Episode #4 The Palace
A new series produced by four AFP journalists based in Moscow and Paris.
Episode #3 'Hi, it’s Navalny'
A new series produced by four AFP journalists based in Moscow and Paris.
Episode #2 Novichok
A new series produced by four AFP journalists based in Moscow and Paris.
Episode #1 The Crackdown
A new series produced by four AFP journalists based in Moscow and Paris.
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From Russia With News

Russia Prepares for a Surge in Coronavirus Cases
This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
Putin Forever? And Russia's Economy Rocked by Coronavirus Fallout
This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
Russia and Turkey Scramble to Avoid Conflict. And What do U.S. Democratic Primaries Mean for Moscow?
This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
Moscow Targets Chinese Nationals Amid Coronavirus Fears. And the Arctic Heats Up in Record Speed
This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
Russia Gets Tough on Coronavirus. And What Does Surkov's Departure Say About Modern Russia
This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
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