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Michele A. Berdy

Michele A. Berdy is the Arts Editor and author of “The Russian Word’s Worth,” a collection of her columns.

All the World in One Russian Word
When the first step is the hardest — also evil, clever, daring, wild, turbulent, smart, artistic, and jaunty.
Warning: Do Not Say This in Russian
When language changes, we don't like it. But language doesn't care.
Chowing Down the Russian Way
Judging by the language, eating the Russian way means really digging in.
The Russian Sedentary Diet
Losing weight the Russian way involves sitting - what could be better?
The Art of Russian Mumbling, Grumbling, and Babbling
Everyone needs to know how to grumble, lisp, burble, gurgle, growl and bellyache.
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Eurasian Climate Brief

A podcast on climate change issues hosted by Natalie Sauer, Angelina Davydova and Boris Schneider.

War in Ukraine: The Fallout on Russian Climate Action
Russia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement could be one of the casualties of the fighting.
War in Ukraine: The Impact on Climate Diplomacy
The energy crisis may lock Europe into new long-term gas contracts and jeopardize decarbonization.
War in Ukraine: Can Energy Transition and Security Reinforce Each Other?
Expert Thane Gustafson says a full EU embargo on Russian oil is within reach – the problem will be enforcement.
War in Ukraine: The Risk of a Nuclear Site Attack
There are growing worries about radioactive dust from Chernobyl and attacks on nuclear fuel storage facilities.
War in Ukraine: The Environmental Impacts of the War
The fighting means a host of new risks: from nuclear or chemical events to pollution from weapons.
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From Russia With News (DISCONTINUED)

From Russia With News is hosted by Jake Cordell and produced by Pjotr Sauer.

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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