Nice but very narrow perspectives
I appreciate the firsthand accounts of what is going on in Ukraine and the personal perspectives on Soviet history. However, the author does not seem to understand the worldview of non-Eastern Europeans, which is much of his audience. He does not seem to understand what many Western (especially American) people feel about even more foreign involvement after we have suffered foreign debacle after debacle, kinda like Russia is right now. Exhibit A and B: Afghanistan and Iraq.
EmperorCharlemagne via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/22/22
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I just finished the second episode, and this is really eye-opening to an American (though a northeastern, liberal, more open minded one, at least I like to think of myself as such). To the podcast host, many thanks. Oh, and ignore the rambling, oddly bigoted and mildly racist one-star review...Read full review »
ThebigJ1er via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/16
The discussions on propaganda are fascinating! What people have had to endure is often sad, but how they deal with it is inspiring and often quite funny. I've even found myself wondering what someone from the U.S. could say about some of the propaganda we're being fed?Read full review »
Anne HW via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/16/16
This is a really well done podcast looking at life in the Soviet Union as it actually was. I really enjoy the personal narratives that Kristaps peppers throughout the episodes. An excellent blend of history, humor, and a cool accent. Also, the Armenian Radio jokes are terrific. Very highly...Read full review »
sharkmgs1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/29/15
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