“Russia has traditionally considered Central Asia, including Tajikistan, as its sphere of political-military influence.” Despite being engaged in an ongoing struggle for influence in Central Asia, Russia joined China and a handful of other Asian ...
Complete with sleigh dogs, reindeer and snow white uniforms, Russia gives a glimpse into one of two Russian arctic bases. Around the world, people celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with images of green shamrocks and leprechauns–but ...