The Cancellation of Russian Culture
by Gary Saul MorsonEven at the height of the Cold War, no one thought of banning Russian literature, art, or music. Continue Reading »
Even at the height of the Cold War, no one thought of banning Russian literature, art, or music. Continue Reading »
The war in Ukraine is also a battle between conflicting visions of Holy Rus’, Prince Vladimir's legacy, and the Orthodoxy that Russia and Ukraine share. Continue Reading »
Zelensky and his government, abandoning any factional interests or ideological proclivities they may have had, are demonstrating the patriotism and courage necessary for national liberty. Continue Reading »
Whatever the current military developments, a Russian invasion of Ukraine has not been “imminent”; the invasion is ongoing. Continue Reading »
History, to the modern mind, has a goal and follows the path of progress, so that new becomes identified with better. It was on this basis that, a century ago in Russia, communist belief seized the moment. Typically for the progressive tradition, the word “new” acquired a magical . . . . Continue Reading »
Putin is conducting a carefully orchestrated campaign to reverse history’s verdict in the Cold War and subjugate the now-independent former “republics” of the old Soviet Union. Continue Reading »
No matter what the vicissitudes and trials of history, Christians live in a different time zone: the time zone of salvation history. Continue Reading »
As all true home-seekers understand, we are pilgrims here below—striving for a different home far beyond physical borders in the City of God. Continue Reading »
Russian control of Karabakh and protection of the region’s Armenians is a good second-best option for Armenia, given the alternatives. Continue Reading »
Until surprisingly recently, most left-wing and liberal people were hesitant and equivocal about acknowledging the wickedness of the Soviet regime. The mere collapse of the Soviet Empire did not immediately change their minds. Robert Conquest, who told the truth about Stalin’s Great Terror in . . . . Continue Reading »