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The History Wars Over Vladimir The Great: Ownership Between Russia & Ukraine

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 20, 2022 | History, The World

A monument speaks to the people of a civilisation: their past, present and future. This is why some statues, such as Cecil Rhodes in Oxford, have proved both controversial and inspiring. The Anglosphere has undergone years of historical revisionism by fanatics who are...

Secularism Is Different In Russia

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 10, 2022 | History, The World

On the 4th November 2016, a monument to Vladimir The Great opened to the public in central Moscow. The statue is over 17 metres high and features the medieval Russian saint holding both a cross and a sword. By analysing this monument, one observes the blending of...

Why You Should Learn Russian: Language Learning Tips, Experience & History

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 22, 2021 | The World

Russian has a reputation for being rough and difficult to learn. Yet despite that, (it’s true!), Russian is a fascinating language, enriching anyone who attempts to learn it. In this post, you’ll read about the history and linguistics of the Russian...