The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky follows Prince Myshkin, a kind and innocent man who returns to Russian society after treatment in Switzerland. His honesty and compassion contrast sharply with the greed, pride, and emotional turmoil of those around...
In November 1968, despite radio jamming, I recorded the full Beatles’ White Album broadcast on Voice of America in Moscow. This rare opportunity to hear Western music firsthand amidst censorship became a defining cultural moment. The recording...