Word: russianize
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...arrival of five Russian scholars two days ago is one step forward in completing plans for a permanent exchange program between Harvard and the University of Leningrad. The scholars, prominent scientists and linguists headed by A.D. Alexandrov, head of the Russian Academy of Science and Rector of the University of Leningrad, will be giving lectures in some departments here, a prologue to more permanent relationships with Harvard...
This exchange program has been in the works for some time, and it is encouraging to see the details of the Lacey-Zaroubin Cultural Exchange Agreement, under which this visit was made possible, coming into positive action at this time. Cultural exchange programs between colleges in this country and Russian institutions should be more easily effected, once the Harvard-Leningrad agreements are made. It is hoped that plans for a permanent exchange can be arranged at this time...
Williams' analysis applies quite neat-nations. In respect to Russian-American affairs, however, his thesis seems to break down. He attributes the responsibility for the deterioration of East-West relations more to the American Open Door policy than to Soviet machinations and seriously underestimates Russian expansive tendencies. It is at best only half-true to accuse American leaders of attempting to "force the Soviet Union to accept America's traditional conception of itself and the world. And to say that "in every case but one, Russia retreated from these efforts [at territorial aggrandizement] in the face of America's vigorous...
...removal from the politicking sphere maye be salutary at this point, for other leaders will be able to emerge from out of his shadow. With Adenauer in the Presidential office, perhaps the Socialists can gain some strength as an opposition party. To a large extent Russian policy will determine German politics, and in light of Soviet intransigence on free elections for unification, the Socialists are hard pressed to find responsible alternatives to Adenauer's strong Western commitments. An effective opposition is important, however, in teaching the arts of representative government...
...Russian Spy School Disclosed...