On Russian Nature (Via Chernobyl)
Last week marked the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. “But here’s where the interesting part starts for you, for a writer. How long do…
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“Just Keeping Laughing, Until You Are Dead”
I'm writing an essay about Soviet Jewish identity and I came across this quote: "Sometimes I do readings and people can’t stop laughing, but I’m…
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Glory Behold Ye, Chocolate Babka
Yesterday, I introduced eight or so people to the joy that is Chocolate Babka. If you don't know this food, god's biggest gift to the…
Russian for Lovers
I was so happy to attend last night's book launch party for Marina Blitshteyn's first chapbook of poetry, "Russian for Lovers," published by Argos Books.…
When Poetic Justice Meets Life
I wrote a new post over at LitDrift.com about the Russian wildfires that are currently raging and their weird connection to poetry. Here's an excerpt:…
No Humor in Russia’s Recent News
I was going to continue my new weekly Russia Roundup of Humor tradition, but the biggest piece of Russian news isn't really funny. So I'm…
New Weekly Feature: Russia Roundup of Humor
I formally introduce for your internet distraction and pleasure: The Weekly Russia Roundup of Humor Welkome to my new weekly internet column (see, I spelled…
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Homeless Puppies and Soviet Condoms
I've said it before and I'll say it again, English Russia is one of my favorite blogs evar. Their two most recent posts really reaffirm…
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