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December 12, 2024
First Chechen War: The moment when ‘Russia’s democratic post-Soviet dream ended’

This week marks the 30th anniversary of war
December 16, 2021
NYC Russian Community Takes Pride in Cops Speaking Their Language

Of the 77 police precincts in New York City, three have Russian-speaking immigrants as commanding officers. It’s a point of pride for the local Russian community that makes its home here. Misha Gutkin has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera - Alexander Barash.
December 31, 2019
Documentary 'Gift' Looks Into the History of Sharing

The more you give, the richer you become that's the philosophical idea behine the gift economy. It's an idea that's catching on. At the famous Burning Man festival in Nevada for instance money has no worth. In his book "The Gift", Lewis Hyde described this model in detail. Misha Gutkin looked into the whole idea.
July 26, 2019
Hungary's Top Diplomat: Illegal Migrants Threaten European Civilization

Defending Budapest's hardline immigration stance, foreign minister wants to block immigration routes, help 'Christians in conflict zones'
March 17, 2019
Frida Kahlo Exhibit Opens at Brooklyn Museum

A major exhibition dedicated to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo opened recently at the Brooklyn Museum in New York. "Appearances Can Be Deceiving" is the largest U.S. exhibit in a decade devoted to the iconic painter. Pictures, drawings, even clothing and personal belongings are all showcased at the Brooklyn Museum in an exhibit that will be open until mid-May. Mikhail Gutkin has the story.
June 18, 2018
NYC Art Show Features Colorfully Painted Pianos in NYC Streets

A few dozen colorfully painted pianos have appeared on New York City streets as part of a charity project called “Sing for Hope," that is not just a musical event but an art show too. From New York, Mikhail Gutkin has the story.
August 19, 2017
Boston Free Speech Rally Outnumbered by Thousands of Counterprotesters

As many as 40,000 people took to the streets in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday to protest a “free speech” rally that featured right-wing, conservative speakers. Boston granted a permit for the free-speech rally to be held in a downtown park from noon to 2 p.m. EDT, with a maximum of 100 people, though far fewer people showed up. The rally dispersed about 1:30 p.m.
June 07, 2017
UNGA Chief: 'Climate Change, Ocean Acidification: Two Sides of the Same Coin'

Ahead of World Oceans Day, U.N. General Assembly President Peter Thomson discusses links between ocean acidification and deoxygenation with VOA Russian Service correspondent Misha Gutkin.
June 07, 2017
UNGA Chief: 'Vast Majority of Governments Moving on to Address Climate Change'

U.N. General Assembly President Peter Thomson tells VOA Russian Service that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of Paris Climate Accord won't sway "global community" resolve to meet goals of that agreement and the Sustainable Development Agenda for 2030.
January 11, 2017
Leading Russia Expert: US Must Face 'Real Russia'

Kissinger associate named as a candidate for US ambassador to Russia, discounts 'demonic Russia that's portrayed in much of Western press'
August 19, 2016
Trump Captivates Russian-speaking Voters in Brooklyn

Most Russian-speaking citizens of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York, say they will be voting for the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, this November. They see the qualities his opponents call a “threat to national security” as evidence of his sincerity and bravery. Yuliya Appel narrates this report from the VOA Russian service’s Victoria Kupchinetsky and Michael Gutkin.
November 01, 2009
Movie Fans 'Meet The Oscars' at NYC Exhibit

Interactive special exhibit offers history; chance to pose with "Oscar" statuette
October 31, 2009
Father Vadim Still Helping New York's Homeless

Orthodox Russian priest braves slum of Russian Brooklyn every night to help save the homeless
October 31, 2009
Russian Immigrants in Brooklyn Run for Office

Two are running against each other for a state assembly seat representing an ethnic area of New York City

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