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2 weeks ago

Putin's Silent Front: How the Caucasian Mafia Is Taking Over the French Riviera Under Kremlin's Watch

The collapse of the USSR led to a transformation in organized crime, with 1990s Mafia being replaced by hybrid figures known as avtoritety, who combine business, politics, and crime.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Lauren Yee's 'Mother Russia' at Profile: Comedy, culture, questions for U.S., too * Oregon ArtsWatch

The journey to the stage of Lauren Yee's new play, Mother Russia, has been a bit bumpy, with its opening delayed due to COVID-19 and mixed reactions in Seattle.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Theater Review: Laughing Through Collapse in Mother Russia

Mother Russia critiques post-Soviet capitalism, showcasing its absurdities while exploring themes of identity and survival.
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