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The Adults in the Room - Episode 4: Animal-like Behavior

Episode 4: Animal-like Behavior

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05/14/24 • 43 min

The Adults in the Room

For 26 years, Boris Meerson taught history at School 57 in Moscow. He also led class trips abroad. Several former students say he took opportunities to abuse them on those trips.

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For 26 years, Boris Meerson taught history at School 57 in Moscow. He also led class trips abroad. Several former students say he took opportunities to abuse them on those trips.

Visit our website for photos and other materials referenced in the story: https://adultsintheroom.libolibo.me/

Support investigations by Libo/Libo on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/libolibo or by subscribing to Libo/Libo+ on Apple Podcasts https://cutt.ly/adu05epap

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The Adults in the Room - Episode 4: Animal-like Behavior

Transcript

Nastya

Before we begin, a content warning. This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse. Please take care while listening.

Alexandra

My own story was very long, lasted for, I would say, the minimum of 6 years, but actually even more. And, during it, I was convinced I'm, the one and only, and I also was technically not a child anymore by the end of the story.

Nastya
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