Tag Archives: Soviet Union

The Cancel Culture War: Stalin v. Trump.

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Naomi

Last week I was at Lincoln Center for a superb all-Shostakovich chamber music program. Whenever I listen to Shosti (my nickname, regrets, easier to type), I check to see when he composed each work. Was it BS or AS? Or, … Continue reading →

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The plot to bury the Russian Connection

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Naomi

The New York Times’ deep story details how Bill Barr’s and John Durham’s attempt to stage Stalinist show trials as a cover-up for the actual Russian-Trump connections went…splat. Much of what the story now tells us we suspected — even … Continue reading →

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Lessons from “Blood And Ruins:” I’ve been dim-witted and I’ve been smart

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Naomi

Richard Overy’s mind-blowing history of World War II, Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945, has had a profound impact on the way I think — and not only about war but about myself. I have always had confidence … Continue reading →

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