Eastern Europe & Russia
SIFTING FOR TRUTH
Eastern Europe and Russia contain a vast diversity of political organizations, national identities, and ethnic backgrounds, all of which have been thrown into stark contrast after the collapse of the U.S.S.R. The U.S.S.R.’s legacy of corruption, however, has lasted long into the present day. The Caravel’s Eastern Europe & Russia section hopes to provide readers with knowledge of the region’s incredible diversity while simultaneously drawing attention to the political similarities that can make their states feel so similar. We sift through government statements that are often rife with misinformation and report the real news: the nationalist sentiments, rigged elections, and citizen suppression that run rampant in the region. Our staff members are devoted to using a variety of sources, from government-owned newspapers to independent websites and social media, to provide our readers with news unadulterated by propaganda and unreliable information.
Our Coverage
editors
DENNIS AZVOLINSKY
Dennis Azvolinsky is a senior in the College majoring in Political Economy with minors in Russian and Computer Science. He joined the Caravel in the fall of 2019 as a writer for the Eastern Europe and Russia section and became its editor in fall 2022. His entire family immigrated from the former Soviet Union to Philadelphia, where he currently resides. Along with US foreign and economic policy, his writing interests include elections, cybersecurity, and trade.
Nicholas Voltaggio
Nicholas is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service. He joined the Caravel in fall 2021 as a writer in the Eastern Europe & Russia section and became editor of the section in fall 2022.