Category: USSR (Former Soviet Union)

  • Why Tetris Consumed Your Brain

    The New York Times – Movies:

    Tetris exploded in popularity after a race in the 1980s to secure global rights for the Soviet-made video game, a tale retold in a new movie. It is still captivating minds decades later.

  • Podcast Overload

    The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

    How I kicked the “Red Scare” habit.

  • The Tajik Artisans Guarding the Country’s Cultural Legacy

    The New York Times – Travel:

    While Tajikistan’s history is being hidden behind glimmering new facades, some hold onto tradition with quiet determination.