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There are 13 item(s) tagged with the keyword "caucasus".

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1. Student Sentenced for Spying

For the first time, Russia has sentenced a student for spying. The 18-year-old was a high-achieving student.

Tags: education, dissent, caucasus, war in ukraine, children, spy
2. A Perfect Holiday Centerpiece

It’s that time of the year again, when afternoons are short, the colors are subdued, and the appetite for rich spicy foods is at its highest. What a perfect occasion to cook a hearty Central Asia pilaf with mutton, lots of cumin, and (if you can find them) barberries (also known as berberis or “northern lemon”).

Tags: holidays, cuisine, caucasus, plov
3. A Mountain of a Chore

The highest mountain in Russia has a bit of a trashy problem. 

Tags: volunteerism, trash, recycling, Caucasus, environment, nature
4. Travel the Motherland

Russia has it all, so you never need to travel anywhere else.

Tags: Urals, arctic, Caucasus, st. petersburg, mari el
5. Let There Be Light

A policeman had a bright idea for how to use his money to help his native village. 

Tags: village, village life, public safety, safety, police, Caucasus
6. The Valley of the Dead

A severe, remote valley in Ossetia inters the remains of one of Russia’s most revered film stars... and the mingled bones of countless ancients.

Tags: death, caucasus
7. It's an Animal World After All

This week, we bring you three animal stories: wholesome, funny, and one with a twist.

Tags: circus, zoo, Kamchatka, Caucasus, animals, bears, bear
8. Fact-Checking the Caucasus

How true-to-life is a favorite Soviet movie, and what does it tell us about the Caucasus?

Tags: bear, traditions, animals, food, soviet, film, Caucasus
9. Beslan

Photographer Oksana Yushko offers us a poignant look at Beslan, 12 years after the horrific tragedy there.

Tags: Beslan, terrorism, Caucasus
By Oksana Yushko
10. Magical Kefir

Kefir is the most popular fermented milk in Russia. But it did not get there overnight. Kefir and Russia have a long history...

Tags: food, health, Caucasus
By Philip Seifi

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