Author's notes Ksenia Kirillova

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'With my people': sketches from the life of the Russian diaspora in Europe

It is always difficult, if you are not used to it, to find some premises in Belgrade. Cultural centers can be hidden on the floors of residential buildings, the entrances of these houses are no different from neighboring ones, and the houses themselves can be hidden on streets that are invisible at first glance. Sometimes…


What is the difference between the mentality of Americans and Russians, and why this can create problems in the USA

The difference in mentality that exists between different cultures often makes understanding between people difficult. However, there are cases when such differences lead not only to everyday troubles and disappointments, but even to problems with the law. Presumption of voluntariness For example, in the United States there is...


Five of the most exotic sights in the USA

There are certainly many more exotic locations in the United States. Although the USA is a relatively young country, here you can find attractions for all tastes: Victorian buildings and dizzying skyscrapers, huge green parks and endless deserts, ocean coast and mountain peaks. But we chose ...


Paul Whelan was attacked in a Russian colony: the American escaped with broken glasses

On November 28, American Paul Whelan, convicted of espionage in Russia, was attacked by another prisoner in the colony. According to Paul's brother, David Whelan, the incident occurred in the sewing workshop of the penal colony IK-17, where the American is serving his sentence. David said that he recently arrived in...


Ukrainian and Russian films were shown at the Belgrade Film Festival

Life for high school student Tonya is not easy. Pursued by an aggressive ex-boyfriend, the girl is forced to transfer to a new school, where she finds herself in a rather desperate company. At first, everything goes well: the girl makes new friends and has an affair with her classmate “Zhurik”. However, the old problems are catching up...


In Putin's footsteps: how director Mikhalkov turned into 'Besogon'

The Berlin studio Narra and the collective of independent journalists “Bereg” have released a documentary film “Son”, dedicated to how the formerly talented director and actor Nikita Mikhalkov turned into the main mouthpiece of the most odious conspiracy theories. In the past, an Oscar-winning director, warmly received in the West, today...


A clash between two Russias within one Serbia: how do Russian refugees live in the Balkans?

A small cozy courtyard in the very center of Belgrade is hung with paintings depicting local landscapes, temples and still lifes. Artist Elisabeth Irsanska has to quickly sell her works before leaving Serbia. Her husband Evgeniy had his residence permit revoked - as he suspects, for...


If not in the USA, then...: the pros and cons of living in the Balkans

The Balkan countries are deservedly considered a favorite holiday destination for residents of the post-Soviet space. However, recently, Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia are increasingly becoming an attractive place for a full-fledged move not only for new refugees and relocants, but also for immigrants who have been living in…


What to pay attention to if you are planning to move to another country

“Don’t confuse tourism with immigration” is probably the most common advice that people who have just arrived in a new country hear from long-time immigrants. Indeed, in practice, when forming an impression of a particular country, we first of all pay attention to...


Through shelling and captivity: how Ukrainians evacuate war victims

Taking people out of the occupied territories, rescuing volunteers who have ended up in Russian prisons and looking for kidnapped Ukrainian children - all this is done by members of the Ukrainian public organization Help People. At the end of August, its founder Alexei Voronin, during his visit to the United States, met ...

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