Commentaries

Was the Soviet Union Russian?

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The USSR was comprised of 15 (16 until 1956) allegedly equal and sovereign republics. Stalin used this logic to argue for 16 UN seats, to which the US replied they should get 50 seats. They compromised on the USSR getting three seats for Belarus, Ukraine and the USSR. Note that distinction. The other states could … Read more

Report From Crimea #2

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Hello everyone, I am still in Crimea. We left Kerch and are now in Theodosia. Here is a new blurb and select photos from the sites. As usual, image-heavy posts shared to the substack which you can view here.

News From Crimea #1

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I kept my travel plans private until after we left, but I am now writing from Crimea! I have uploaded some notes and photos from our stop in Kerch. I am typing all of this from my phone so won’t repeat myself, but you can view it on my substack here. I will now be … Read more