Russia
Putin’s Influence on Russia’s Media
The leader's third term saw the demise of strong journalism in a country already lacking press freedom
Sophisticated Muscovites have excellent literature, theater and ballet at their fingertips. But quality journalism, and even...
Five generations of my family have lived in Moscow. Grandfather bought half of a dacha in...
Last summer at Moscow’s Flacon, a former Soviet crystal factory converted into a hub of hipster...
Spain
The 13th Century City of Coexistence
Granada's stunning sites showcase a time and place when Christians, Muslims and ethnic minorities lived side by side
The Alhambra sits above the city of Granada proud, imperious, heartbreakingly beautiful. As I approach the...
Moscow is a city of dead writers. No matter where you look, they are everywhere. Over...
Russia
The Renovation of Moscow
While Russia and the West drift further apart, Moscow looks more and more like a western city
The most Western city in Russia has long been considered St. Petersburg, ever since its founding...
There are places in Moscow that are directly under God’s protection, places for the sake of...
Russia
A New Love of Stalin
Over the past decade, public approval of Russia’s famous dictator has grown
In an interview he gave to American filmmaker Oliver Stone, broadcast last year, Russian President Vladimir...