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...references will be lost on the film’s younger audiences, and reminders of the film’s political subtext—the aliens’ collection of UFO artifacts includes none other than the Sputnik satellite, complete with “USSR” imprinted in Russian??are frequent enough to be irritating to adult viewers...

Author: By Jenya O. Godina, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Planet 51 | 11/20/2009 | See Source »

While Ukrainian voters—many of whom are still anti-Russian??are unlikely to be swayed by Moscow’s political angling, the Kremlin’s clear interest in the outcome of the election suggests a worrying desire to interfere more directly in Ukrainian affairs. Since Russia’s war with Georgia in August of last year, some analysts have raised concerns that Russia would try to intervene militarily in Ukraine as well. Russia has recently shown concern for the large Russian population in the eastern and southern parts of the country, and Russia?...

Author: By Ellen C. Bryson | Title: Keep Russia From Ukraine’s Polls | 11/18/2009 | See Source »

...going to a football game, not a club, damnit. As long as you have some crimson showing and you are prepared for the elements, then you are good to go. For those of you who are either a) insane fans, b) plan on getting extremely hammered, or c) Russian??and therefore think New England winter weather is weak—you are encouraged to paint your chest along with six other insane, drunk, and/or Russian friends to spell out “Harvard.” Remember to use all caps, stand in the right order...

Author: By Ryan D. Smith, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Friday Night Lights | 9/23/2009 | See Source »

...positive individuals. Though Gorodentsev worked chiefly for Africa in the PEPFAR program, her interests abroad have not been confined to that continent.While working for the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation in the mid-1990s, Gorodentsev—who has a Russian husband and studied Russian??helped privatize small retail stores in Russia and eventually collective and state farms.“We were these 20-something kids running around Russia, hired only because we were relatively bright and fearless and had the Russian skills,” Gorodentsev said.Gorodentsev said she hopes to eventually return...

Author: By Bonnie J. Kavoussi and Esther I. Yi, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Interim FAS Dean Assumes Host of Duties | 9/23/2009 | See Source »

...noted foreign policy scholar, May helped expand the field beyond its narrow focus on the bureaucrats involved in diplomatic relations, examining the role domestic politics and public opinion play in international relations, Iriye said.May—who spoke a variety of languages ranging from German to Spanish to Russian??also made a point to delve into foreign countries’ diplomatic papers in hopes of achieving a better understanding of their viewpoints.Throughout his career, May was also noted for using history to inform public policy. Ellwood said May was particularly skilled at recognizing when to look...

Author: By Lauren D. Kiel, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Former College Dean Dies at 80 | 6/3/2009 | See Source »

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