My article on this outrageous case in today’s edition of The Moscow News. I was able to attend the court proceedings on Tuesday – and our correspondent, Yulia Ponomareva, was there for the verdict yesterday – and I can tell you that this case is as nightmarish as it seems. It goes beyond the personalitiesContinue reading “Alexei Kozlov found guilty yesterday”
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The story of Alexei Kozlov breaks my heart
I know I recently wrote that his wife is someone we should celebrate – and I stand by that – but his overall situation fills me with dread. It’s the story of a man with every piece of evidence on his side – and yet he was in prison and is most likely going backContinue reading “The story of Alexei Kozlov breaks my heart”
In Russia, it’s the election
Lyovka woke up early today – which was my excuse to set to work early and interview people. I’ve discovered that being a journalist/parent to an adorable, bug-eyed infant is highly convenient. People suddenly want to talk to you. I spoke to an impoverished pensioner who said she voted for billionaire Prokhorov, and to aContinue reading “In Russia, it’s the election”
More real estate drama – this time in the Moscow region
A nightmare that dates back to 2004 – and refuses to go away. What I found truly shocking when speaking to people about this story was the fact that because of some kind of pissing contest between the local authorities and the construction company, residents couldn’t get ambulances to come out to their location. BecauseContinue reading “More real estate drama – this time in the Moscow region”
I love Alexander Sokurov
For his radicalism. In case you were wondering. Should have a review of “Faust” coming out in the The Moscow News this Friday. Oh man. I am going to town.
Natalia A. 