Joseph Brodsky: 30 years without that exiled voice
The article reflects on Joseph Brodsky's legacy and the themes of freedom and tyranny present in his poetry, 30 years after his passing.
Dainius Kreivys: When Energy Becomes the Target of the Enemy
The article discusses the vulnerabilities of Lithuania's energy system stemming from the Soviet legacy and advocates for a decentralized energy infrastructure as a more resilient solution.
Stalinist Fantasy Films in the 1950s – Very Expensive and Politically Engaged Cinema: A Cultural History Analysis
The article examines the legacy of Stalinist fantasy cinema in the 1950s, exploring its substantial political undertones and high production costs.
This is the Urho Kekkonen that is no longer remembered - 'Life is lonely...'
The article reflects on the legacy of Urho Kekkonen, Finland's president from 1956, exploring his controversial political rise and personal reflections on power and loneliness.
Fugitives, Dissidents, and Saints Against the Inhumane Regime
The article reflects on the life and funeral of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, emphasizing the state's mistreatment of her legacy despite her significant literary contributions.
Missiles in the shadow of the USSR: How Post-Soviet states built their arsenal
The article explores how post-Soviet states developed missile arsenals after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, examining the legacy of military infrastructure left behind.
Uliana Semenova, the kind giant who dominated world basketball, has died
The world of basketball mourns the death of Uliana Semenova, a legendary 2.13m Soviet pivot who won 11 European Cups and left an indelible human legacy after her time in Getafe in 1987-88.
Vulnerable industries and the Soviet legacy: How Russia's air defence is structured, and can Ukraine exhaust it?
The article discusses the perceived weaknesses in Russia's air defence system amidst ongoing Ukrainian drone and missile strikes, contrasting this with the Russian narrative of an 'impenetrable' defence.