Freedom of speech in my country
“Let us dare to read, think, speak and write.” John Adams For the past several...
The Country I Would Least Like to Visit
I could easily mention all the war-torn places like Yemen, South Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan and...
Why are political lies so easily believed?
So many people show leniency towards these lies because they want to believe them; if...
My Favourite Concert
Each week there is a meeting where we debate and decide the topic for next...
This winter in my country….
Winter in Russia This winter is going to be long and dark. There are things...
Should there be a compromise in Ukraine?
If my two sons were fighting for either side, I would be begging for a...
My Favourite City
Obviously your opinion of what makes a great town will differ form ours. It’s also...
Should Russian tourists be welcomed?
Without shouldering any of the blame for the Ukraine invasion onto the ordinary Russian folk,...
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
God Save the Queen… …in my middle school years, I thought that the British anthem...
Good night, Mikhail Sergeevich
Mikhail Gorbachev: the end of an epoch Mikhail Gorbachev has transformed my country forever. Even...
