This gallery contains 6 photos.
By Natasha Netzorg Central Asia has a rich history; located at the convergence of different peoples, it bears heavy influences from surrounding regions, a fact that is especially true for Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan, unlike Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan, was comprised of settled … Continue reading
This gallery contains 5 photos.
By Natasha Netzorg Kyrgyzstan is a small but mountainous country, which makes traveling across the country difficult, and all the more impressive that nomads once regularly made this journey. Today, that means to travel from Bishkek to the small town … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
By Natasha Netzorg During the long moments where the melatonin can’t overcome the uncomfortable seats and the crying babies, the mind wanders to the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges that are to come. Ten hours on a plane is a long … Continue reading
By Nick Campbell Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has brought much attention to that frequently misunderstood country. The current war has also brought up memories of previous conflicts in the region, including the long-forgotten anarchist uprising of Nestor Makhno. Nestor … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
By Nick Campbell On February 21, 1913 in his capital of St. Petersburg, Tsar Nicholas II celebrated 300 years of Romanov rule. The Russian Empire that he ruled over included lands that stretched from Poland and Finland in the west … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
On May 4, 2023, HST 330: A History of Ukraine, taught by Professor Stephen Norris, welcomed two guests from Ukraine. Vasyl Norenko, originally from Odesa, is a freshman studying computer science at Miami. Daria Poprotska is a first-year Master’s student … Continue reading
