It Is Time To Abolish the ROR

It may be the time for falcons to go touch some grass.

Gorbachev’s Legacy Amidst Globalization: Assessing the Soviet Union Three Decades On

Will history judge Mikhail Gorbachev harshly, as the dissolution of the Soviet Union leads to so much suffering? How do we even assess these legacies in such a global community that has heard different narratives?

Traveling to Europe: Russian Dreams and European Nightmares

The European travels of Russian writers allowed Europeans to confront their own fears and aspirations through the vessel of literature. How did this interplay of dreams and reality unfold?

A History of Expo: Modern Science, Technology and Nation Branding

Throughout history, Expos have been used by countries to boost their own self-image through displays of modern science and technologies. They are peculiar events in history, going beyond just the aim of cultural exchange.

The Misuse of Postcolonial Discourse in Russia

Often, we have a tendency to be quite liberal in our use of the word “postcolonial.” This is precisely the case in most postcolonial discourse surrounding the Soviet Union.