After the Revolution

I love it. The BBC posted a 357-word guide to pronouncing two words: Dmitry Medvedev.
It’s a name that’s been tripping some high-power lips, as Medvedev just took Vladimir Putin’s place (in name, at least) as Russian president.
Not sure how to say it? See Hillary Clinton give it a try here.
The BBC’s recommendation:
DMEET-ri muhd-VYED-uhff; -uh as in the; -vy as […]

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Don’t like the government? Create your own.
That’s what an organization of opposition parties in Kyrgyzstan has done. Members of “Movement for Justice” have created their own “Public Parliament.”
The founders of the Public Parliament claim that it is not meant to replace the current parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh.
They say it is only a platform for them to express […]

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For a tour of Kosovo during its declaration of independence – including some interesting anti-Serbian fashion statements, click here.

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