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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia

Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia

Harriman Institute at Columbia University

A podcast from the Harriman Institute at Columbia University and eurasianet.org. Masha Udensiva-Brenner interviews experts about political and cultural developments in Russia and Eurasia.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Voices of Ukraine, Episode 5: Dissolved and Absorbed
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04/28/22 • 13 min

Olena Martynyuk was seven months pregnant and living in the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine. Her parents are in Ukraine and refuse to evacuate.
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Spanish journalist Argemino Barro was one of the only foreign correspondents in Donbas when Russia ramped up its destabilization efforts there in 2014. He talks about what it was like to cover the story for a Spanish-language audience.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Episode 7: Authoritarianism and Dissent in Post-Soviet States
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05/11/21 • 16 min

In the latest episode of Expert Opinions - Russia, Eurasia, a podcast from the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, Masha Udensiva-Brenner interviews Alexis Lerner about her scholarship on authoritarianism and dissent in Russia, particularly in the context of imprisoned Russian opposition leader and political activist Alexei Navalny. They also discuss Lerner’s book project on graffiti in post-Soviet countries and how the Russian authorities use graffiti as a way to drown out public dissent. Photo by Tamara Malaniy on Unsplash
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Episode 5: The Trump Organization in the Caucasus
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03/22/18 • 37 min

Masha Udensiva-Brenner tells the story of New Yorker staff writer Adam Davidson's two investigations into Trump Organization deals in Baku, Azerbaijan and Batumi, Georgia. This episode is the third in a three-part series on offshore finance, money laundering, and Trump’s real estate deals in the post-Soviet region.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Introducing Voices of Ukraine

Introducing Voices of Ukraine

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03/28/22 • 3 min

Introducing our new podcast, Voices of Ukraine. Hear stories of lives upended by Russia's war against Ukraine. Trailer written and produced by Masha Udensiva-Brenner and edited by Daniel Alarcón.
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Many listeners have asked Masha about her pronunciation of Kyiv (it sounds like Cave). She turned to linguist Yuri Shevchuk for a breakdown of the pronunciation and, in the process, ended up getting a lesson in politics and culture.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Voices of Ukraine, Season 2, Episode 1: How History Smells
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11/21/22 • 24 min

Katia Shraga Davydenko was born in Kyiv in the 1960s. She immigrated to New York in 1992. Since 2014, she has dedicated all her free time to protesting Russia's aggression and volunteering to help Ukrainians.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Voices of Ukraine: Season 2 Trailer

Voices of Ukraine: Season 2 Trailer

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11/16/22 • 1 min

Coming in mid-November with episodes dropping monthly. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia - Voices of Ukraine, Episode 3: Time Stops During War
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04/14/22 • 13 min

After Russia invaded Ukraine, Antonina Berezovenko stayed in Kyiv in spite of the constant shelling. She is one of the few people left in her building, sheltering in the basement during air raids.
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Ivan Nebesnyy is a renowned Ukrainian composer whose music we've been using throughout the series. In this episode you'll get an introduction to Ivan and listen to some of his work.
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How many episodes does Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia have?

Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia?

The episode title 'Episode 9: Transnational Repression' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia?

The average episode length on Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia released?

Episodes of Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia are typically released every 30 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia?

The first episode of Expert Opinions: Russia, Eurasia was released on May 9, 2017.

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