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At the Hermitage
Finding a larger-than-life statue in St. Petersburg.
“No Cancel Culture”
Russia's anti-woke branding defines itself purely by opposition.
Tatlin’s Tower
The Monument to the Third International was meant to look fake all along.
Stupefyingly Normal
It’s hard to comprehend the images coming out of Kyiv.
The Poetry of Abandonment
The green of time.
Day 322: Nothing in Particular
Playing ‘It’s Winter’ and the appeal of recognizing ourselves in ourselves
Back in the USSR
The supposed glory of the Red Army.
Disorderly Order
Siberia works differently.
Embalmed Grandeur
Observations from Moscow
Siberia on Fire
Baikal breeze and burning pines.
The Terror and Delight of Cyrillic
It takes a while, but you can read it.
The Cult of Ruin
Are we just promoting a narrative here?
Candid Camera
Russian dashcam culture shows how ubiquitous cameras create useful records but don't guarantee accountability