Russian House in Dhaka (formerly the Russian Cultural Centre), in cooperation with the National Museum and the Liberation War Affairs Academy, organized an event dedicated to Bangladesh’s 53rd anniversary of…
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Isaac McKean Scarborough on Moscow’s Heavy Shadow in Tajikistan
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe Soviet Union’s collapse 32 years ago led to rapid change, economic collapse, and violence. In Tajikistan, that violence slid rapidly into civil war. Reflecting on the Soviet Union’s collapse…
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The Story of Tajikistan
Brussels (21/10 – 75) In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as demonstrations were violently suppressed and an “anti-terrorist operation” was launched in the…
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Ritual Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner Celebration
Boston, Washington (19/11 – 50) Thanksgiving, a celebration intended to express gratitude or give thanks for the bounty at the end of the harvest season. It was thus codified, by…
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Hamas and their Human Meat Shields
London, Dublin (1/11 – 66) Hamas is sheltered in a sea of civilians. Ostensibly a Palestinian political and military organization established in 1987, Hamas “governs” on the basis of having…
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The Eternal Armenian Question Flares Up Once More
Brussels, Vienna (27/9 – 37) An ancient Chinese curse contains a curious “blessing”: “May you come to the attention of wealthy and powerful people”. While that might seem to be…
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No crown for King Charles on new stamp
by Kit Westby Kit WestThe image of King Charles III that is to appear on new stamps from 4 April has been revealed by the Royal Mail. The minimalist, unadorned picture, with no crown…
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David Bowie’s handwritten Jean Genie lyrics sold for £57,000
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossDavid Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for his track The Jean Genie have been sold for £57,000 at auction. The singer, who died in 2016, gave the sheet to the founder of the…
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The Kazakh authorities decided to revive the tradition of celebrating the Republic Day, which was lastcelebrated in the country 13 years ago. Celebrated today, October 25, the date has regained…