Sullivan Dissects Putin’s War Strategy and U.S. Diplomatic Challenges

Nikita Osadchiy and Amelia Alexopoulos • January 31, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight. 

Dixon Discusses Role of National Intelligence Amid Upcoming Presidential Election

Nikita Osadchiy • October 18, 2024

The upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election remains a top priority for the intelligence community, especially amid recent government reports suggesting that Russia, China, and Iran attempted to influence this year’s election, according to Stacey Dixon, principal deputy director of national intelligence.

Panelists from Around the World Discuss Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War in Webinar

Annette Lee • April 24, 2022

Svitlana Hurkina detailed the devastating impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, including the death, injury, and abduction of Ukrainian citizens.

Why Are Gas Prices So High? Because Oil Companies Are Price Gouging

Sophie Carter • March 27, 2022

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, photos of gas station billboards advertising prices up to $5.57 per gallon in California have shocked and stressed consumers. These record-setting prices, averaging...

Newton Book Club Talks About Russian History Book In Context of Current Geopolitics

Caitlin Clary • March 27, 2022

The History Book Club of Historic Newton hosted a discussion among Newton residents on Stephen Smith’s book, Russia in Revolution, focusing on the similarities between violent actions of Russian regimes in the 20th century and today. 

Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products

Gavin Zhang • March 20, 2022

BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wahlstrom, Team USA Take Home Silver at World Junior Championship

Bradley Smart • January 9, 2019

Eagles freshman forward Oliver Wahlstrom played a key role in helping Team USA to a silver medal at the 2019 World Junior Championships, even scoring in the semifinals against Russia.

‘Lolita’ Recounts the Life of Russian Immigrants

Reeno Hashimoto • April 29, 2018

'Lolita' wasn't very popular in Russia, however, it is especially important in today's climate regarding immigration.

David Fialkow, BC ’85, Wins Academy Award for ‘Icarus’

Cole Dady • March 7, 2018

“We hope Icarus is a wake-up call—yes, about Russia, but more than that, about the importance of telling the truth, now more than ever,” said producer Bryan Fogel at the Academy Awards.

With Fulbright, Bednarz to Conduct Research in Armenia

Bernadette Darcy • May 1, 2017

Natasha Bednarz, MCAS '17, won a Fulbright scholarship to research geology in the Caucasus region with the Transect Project.

BC Law Professor Studies Sustainability, Economy in Russia

Cole Dady • April 2, 2017

In the '70s, David Wirth spent a summer abroad in Russia and has now returned to the country on a Fulbright award.

A Russian Snowfall

Rebecca Moretti • February 9, 2017

"Curbing Russian advances and avoiding the escalation of conflict are goals this administration will have to strive to achieve for the sake of international stability."