
To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on you... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||

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One of the best podcasts out there. I’m addicted to podcasts and I listen to many episodes every week but this is definitely one of the best. One never gets bored. Incredible topics every time and excellent hosts. Thank you!
Very engaging podcast! 11/10
There used to be more shows like this around. Deep and thoughtful dives into a very specific topic with academic rigor instead of just too dummies talking about their interests. Love the show
Here you have two podcasts in one. In the first part, you'll hear Sean and Rusana rant and waffle about the good old days, and you'll wish they'd just keep going - there's great energy between them. In the second part, you'll hear interviews with smart people covering a wide variety of topics, always interesting. The hosts are great interviewers with non-banal questions, and you can clearly tell that they talk about topics that are genuinely interesting to them. Highly recommend.
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Taking the opportunity of listening to Anna Arutunyan again to comment on podcast overall. Anna Arutunyan is wonderful and in keeping with eclectic nature of podcast. Thoroughly enjoy!
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Exploring the intricacies of Russia and the broader Eurasian region, the podcast features engaging interviews that transport listeners through its complex histories and contemporary issues. Episodes cover a diverse array of topics, ranging from cultural phenomena like punk rock to the political intricacies of Putin's regime, often bringing in expert guests that shed light on underrepresented narratives and societal dynamics. This eclectic mix makes it appealing to those curious about both the historical context and modern developments shaping Eurasia today, often challenging established myths and stereotypes.
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Recent guests on The Eurasian Knot include:
1. Bruce Berglund
2. David Foglesong
3. Ivan Kurilla
4. Victoria Zhuravleva
5. Gregor Thum
6. Howard Amos
7. Tatiana Borisova
8. Alexis Lerner
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