Samizdat: How The Soviet Union’s Unique Literary Phenomenon Became a Caricature
Tom Paterson discusses the fascinating history of clandestine literature in the Soviet Union and its travestied perception in the West.
Why Putin Goes to Church
Tom Paterson looks to past and present to explore Vladimir Putin’s relationship with the Orthodox Church.
The Colour of Pomegranates: A Biopic Like No Other
Tom Paterson reviews the Soviet Armenian film The Colour of Pomegranates, which, more than 50 years after its release, remains a landmark piece in USSR film history.