A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: what the Omicron variant means for the world economy, what experiments with “free banking” in the 18th and 19th centuries reveal about the future of stablecoins (10:53) and how the legacy of Stalin’s gulag continues to shape Russian fortunes (18:16).
Tag Archives: Russia
Morning News: Russia’s Threat To Latvia, French Politics, ‘ArtReview 100’
We discuss the Nato meeting in Riga as Latvia calls for help to deter the Russian threat and Éric Zemmour’s declaration of his candidacy for next year’s French presidential election. Plus: The ‘ArtReview’ Power 100 list is announced.
Views: Ergaki Nature Park, Siberia, South Russia (4K)
Ergaki Nature Park is blessed with unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Wester Sayan mountains. Each year thousands of visitors come to Ergaki to see wonderful pristine nature, to marvel at flower-filled heavens and crystal clear lakes at valleys, enjoy striking set of peaks, stunning rock formations and sweeping vistas. With diverse scenery packed into a compact area Ergaki Nature Park is a brilliant place to experience hiking, trekking, climbing, snowboarding, cross-country and mountain skiing. People come to this fabulous Park in search of harmony and serenity. A trip to the Ergaki nature park will inspire you to make a lot of wonderful pictures and give unforgettable impressions.
Morning News: Russia Threatens Ukraine, UK & ASEAN, Finland’s ‘Posti’
We discuss US intelligence reports suggesting that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine. Plus, why the UK is extending a G7 invite to Asean members, and the modernisation of Finnish postal service Posti.
Analysis: Russia’s New Era Of Repression, Assisted Dying, Bananas In Turkey
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the consequences of Russia’s new era of repression, why too many are still denied the right to die assisted dying (09:19) and why Turkey is deporting refugees for eating bananas (17:09).
Watch The Economist’s new documentary film, “Fearless: the women fighting Putin”
City Views: Autumn In St. Petersburg, West Russia
St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city’s iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia’s cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.
Aerial Views: Landscapes & Forests Of Sochi, Russia
Sochi, a Russian city on the Black Sea, is known as a summer beach resort, and was host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Its parks include the palm-filled Arboretum. It’s also notable for 20th-century neoclassical buildings such as the columned Winter Theatre. Forested Sochi National Park is a 1,937-sq.-km protected area in the nearby Caucasus Mountains. Some 70 km inland, Krasnaya Polyana is a prominent ski resort.
Morning News: NATO Expels Russian Diplomats, Peru Politics, World Art
We discuss Nato’s move to expel eight Russian diplomats and ask about the wider fallout for the military alliance. Plus: Peru’s cabinet shuffle and a round-up of the latest art news.
Morning News: Taiwan Bolsters Military, Russian & Canadian Elections
We discuss why Taiwan is bolstering its defence capabilities and explore why this weekend’s election in Russia matters – despite being a foregone conclusion.
Plus: The last instalment of our Canadian election series and our weekly reflection on the weird and wonderful things we’ve learned over the past seven days.
Morning News: The EU-US Relationship Worsens, Russian Clout In Belarus
We discuss worsening relations between the EU and the US and ponder whether their immediate future might lie apart. Plus: Russian influence in Belarus and a preview of Salone del Mobile.
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