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Michele A. Berdy

Of Snobs, Show-Offs, and Arrogant Jerks
Curiosity about the origins of the word "snob" sent me down a rabbit hole - or make that rat hole.
Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт
What do you do with untranslatable words? Well, you translate them as best you can.
Good and Bad Manners the Frenchified and Russian Way
Is моветон having a moment? Why yes, it is. It's on everyone's lips. So what the heck is it?
Getting Married and/or Rejected in Russian
Marriage can be confusing, but wait until you hear about Russian marital confusion!
Clean Up Your Act the Russian Way
How to wash that bum right out of your hair and other tricks of the Russian launderer's trade.
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VTimes

‘Economics Out Loud’
This project of New Economic School (NES) focuses on the problems of the economy, crises, healthcare, education, and personal investments.
How to Create a Bran‪d‬
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments.
What Behavioral Economics Teaches U‪s‬
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments.
How the Internet Is Changing Politic‪s
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments.
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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
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Russia and Turkey Scramble to Avoid Conflict. And What do U.S. Democratic Primaries Mean for Moscow?
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Moscow Targets Chinese Nationals Amid Coronavirus Fears. And the Arctic Heats Up in Record Speed
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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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