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Dmitry Bykov was a force in Russian cultural life; now he’s effectively in exile, probably for as long as Putin remains in power. The regime is “the final stage of Russian decline.” (article)
Dmitry Bykov was a force in Russian cultural life; now he’s in exile, probably as long as Putin remains in power. Plus, Kelefa Sanneh on what’s playing on country radio right now. (episode)
Dmitry Bykov was a force in Russian cultural life; now he’s effectively in exile, probably for as long as Putin remains in power. The regime is “the final stage of Russian decline.”
Evan Puschak, posting as the Nerdwriter, helped pioneer the form of the video essay, tackling culture, politics, and psychology. He spoke with Ngofeen Mputubwele.
“In country music, you haven’t quite made it until the radio stations are playing your song,” the writer says. He recommends songs by hitmakers new and old.