Author Archives: Stephen Norris

Putin v. The People: A Review

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By Spencer Silbey Samuel A Greene and Graeme B. Robertson’s Putin v. the People examines the manner in which the Putin regime has influenced Russia’s culture and political landscape. Delving into the influences and turning points of Russian society, Putin … Continue reading

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Five Questions With … Jacob Hensh

Note:  2020-21 marks the 20th anniversary of the Havighurst Center.  One of the ways we will mark this occasion is through a regular “Five Questions For …” series, where we will check in with former colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and students. … Continue reading

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Five Questions With … Gulnaz Sharafutdinova

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Note:  2020-21 marks the 20th anniversary of the Havighurst Center.  One of the ways we will mark this occasion is through a regular “Five Questions For …” series, where we will check in with former colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and students.  … Continue reading

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Life in Living History: An Autumn in St. Petersburg

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By Matthew Stanonis Stepping off the airplane into a city of glittering palaces and gold-tipped churches was the culture shock of a lifetime for an American boy from Ohio’s Amish country. More comfortable with apple pie and dairy farms than … Continue reading

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A (Pandemic) Semester in St. Petersburg

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By Patrick Kenney This past semester (Spring 2020) I had the opportunity to study abroad through the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) program in St. Petersburg, Russia at the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. I was looking … Continue reading

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My Ride on the Night Bus

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By Jessica Baloun Studying in a foreign country provides the opportunity to experience a new culture, new people, and a new worldview. When I touched down in St. Petersburg, Russia this February, I thought this mostly meant exploring museums and … Continue reading

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