Episode 98: Dasha, From Russia

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12/01/17 • 30 min

Tell The Bartender - A Storytelling Podcast

In this Episode:

Dasha, who was born and raised in Russia, recently moved to America after years of living in South Korea. She talks to The Bartender about navigating different cultures, the impact of YouTube on Russian politics, and why she thought Putin was an ok guy until a few months ago.

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