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Arendt film
Ok, so this isn’t directly related to our class, but it’s an event well worth attending. Screening of Margarethe von Trotta’s HANNAH ARENDT Starts: 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Ends: 9:30 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Location: COM 209, 640 Commonwealth Ave, Boston URL: http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?directoryname=hannaharendt Co-Sponsored by The Center for the Study […]
My Perestroika screening and director talk
This is a fantastic film. Go and see it (for free) on Monday if you can. http://www.bu.edu/calendar/?uid=142914%4017.calendar.bu.edu&day=2013-10-28
BU Center for the Study of Europe (CES) Russia events
CES is having a series of “Celebrating Russia” events this fall. You can see the full lineup of events here: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b5148294ee5808676da0091be&id=8e35e7d8c5&e=a3275cc689
Sobering reading
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/23/pussy-riot-hunger-strike-nadezhda-tolokonnikova
Short Video on the Russian Revolution
Hey guys! I’ve spent the last couple of days researching and brainstorming different topics that I could look in depth at for our research papers! Through my research I stumbled upon this youtube video that caught my attention! It has some really cool images from the actual revolutions, and paints a complete picture of the […]
For your enjoyment
My favorite Putin satire. Brilliant. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzGo4c6U8os&feature=player_embedded
Article on Russian national identity today
Last class questions came up about how Russians define themselves today – and the associated confusion – and I mentioned my recent article on this topic. Here it is!: http://themarginaliareview.com/archives/2977