New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1045 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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Taken from a conference of sorts, the volume level is too low to hear. The content must be nice, but cannot hear anything.
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It is a treasure of immense riches. The breadth a scope of the collection is just so great. A novice or an expert there is something for everyone. An interview of max 60 minutes you get the essence a solid piece of scholarship. Strongly recommended.
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Really interesting and insightful conversations but the quality of people calling in is very poor. It is sometimes very hard to follow along because of that.
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A rigorous, scholarly interview series that centers on recent books in Russian and Eurasian studies, spanning topics from Soviet history and Jewish life in wartime to Central Asian politics and post-Soviet cultural heritage. Conversations typically pair a host with an academic author or expert to unpack methodology, archival sources, and broader historical or political implications, often linking specific case studies to larger regional trends. Notable strengths include diverse, field-based perspectives and a commitment to public education; occasional critiques highlight audio quality and interview pacing as areas for improvement. The show's breadth—from museum studies in Siberia to geopolitical analyses of Nord Stream and Ukrainian studies... more
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