Tilting Toward Hope The trend worldwide over the last two decades has been clear: democracy is slipping. Dissent History Politics
June 13, 2026 Crime and Punishment in Early Modern Russia Russian History Museum | Jordanville, NY Nancy Kollmann will explore the practice of criminal law in 17th-century Russia in this online lecture. Lecture
Ilya Bezugly, editor Even though his father wanted him to become an engineer, Ilya Bezugly was always more interested in the humanities. 100 Young Russians
May 09, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Violins of Hope: Honoring Memory Through Music The Museum of Russian Art | Minneapolis, MN A global initiative showcasing restored violins played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Exhibit, Other
June 07, 2026 Slavyanka Chorus Presents UNBROKEN LIGHT Old First Presbyterian Church | San Francisco, CA Across eight centuries, a singular musical flame has never gone out. This program follows the radiant thread of Byzantine chant as it traveled north into Slavic lands — taking root, transforming, and enduring. Music
Valery Babanov, alpinist Valery Babanov has spent his career facing down death and confronting the fears most people try to bury in their daily activities. At 36, Babanov is one of the world's leading solo mountain climbers. 100 Young Russians
