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1. Poisoned Russian Journalist: "I Want To Live"

German authorities are investigating the poisoning of former Novaya Gazeta journalist Elena Kostyuchenko.

Tags: russians abroad, biography, journalism, dissent, poison, Germany
2. Message in the Guestbook: Arina's Story

One Russian exile left her story — and a cry for help — in a museum guestbook.

Tags: biography, war in ukraine, russians abroad, latvia, dissent
3. Sending Smiles from the Soviet Union

Where we remember Vladimir Lagrange, the photographer who showed everyday Soviets living their lives.

Tags: biography, soviet union, art, photography
4. The Russian Granny Made of Steel

"I have enough safety margin for a lot more. Nothing is impossible, even at such a venerable age. Take care of yourself, dear friends, and never be afraid of anything."

– Maria Koltakova, the "Steel Granny," imparting wisdom, insight, and encouragement.
Tags: quote, women, biography, world war ii
5. The Gambler Wife

An excerpt from the new book, The Gambler Wife, a glimpse into the life and motivations of Dostoyevsky's very successful wife.

Tags: biography, literature, dostoyevsky
6. I Know Why Dostoyevsky Is Emotionally Overwhelming

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novels may be so psychologically complex for a reason you might not expect.

Tags: trauma, mental health, writers, biography, 200th, novel, dostoyevsky
7. Biopics: Monarchs, Heroes, and Their Fans

Eleven recent biopics highlight fascinating histories of Russians of ages past.

Tags: biography, russian revolution, Ivan the Terrible, movies, history, film

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