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From Russia with...Acupuncture?

Jessica Golloher, Word of Mouth's eyes and ears in Moscow, reports on the scads of Russians signing up for alternative medicine.

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In Russia, A Debate Over How To Set The Clock

In just a few weeks, most of the United States will shift back to daylight saving time — and Americans will lose an hour of sleep but gain an extra hour of light in the evening.That won't be happening...

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Russian Accuses Voice Of America Of Fake Interview

NPR's Michele Kelemen is a former employee of Voice of America.Russian anti-corruption crusader Alexei Navalny has been the victim of many dirty tricks by pro-Kremlin media.But when the U.S.

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Will The New AK-47 Be As Popular As The Original?

The Kalashnikov assault rifle, or AK-47, is one of the most dangerous and widely used weapons in the world. For more than 60 years, nations, rebels, gangsters and child soldiers have wielded the...

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Remaking Russia's Military: Big Plans, Few Results

Every May, Russia displays its military might in a parade on Victory Day, commemorating the surrender of the Nazis to the Soviet Union in World War II.The marching men and rolling tanks put on an...

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For Russia's Troubled Space Program, Mishaps Mount

Russia was once the world leader in space exploration, but its space program has suffered a string of costly and embarrassing mishaps over the past year.NASA says Russia is still a trustworthy partner,...

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Romney, GOP Pounce On Obama's Russia Comment

President Obama went to South Korea to talk about nuclear security, only to find that the presidential campaign followed him there.Obama is now facing sharp criticism from Republican presidential...

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The Presidential Race in New Hampshire, By Way of Russian Radio

This week NHPR's newsroom has played host to two journalists visiting the United States to see what our elections look like and to report on them to audiences back home.One of them, Paul Filippov, is...

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The Story Of A 20th Century Swiss Family Robinson...In Siberia

Imagine this: a family of six, living for more than 40 years in an isolated tiny cabin on the vast Siberian Taiga. If this were the 19th century, it might not be so far-fetched. But, it was 1978 when...

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Generation Putin

It's been over 20 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Young people in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Georgia are facing unemployment, democratic pressure, and the legacy of repression, while...

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Word of Mouth 03.16.2013

Our niftiest and spiffiest content, all in one great show. This week, a look at the shifting human condition. Holocaust survivors being turned into holograms, a Russian "Swiss Family Robinson" that...

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"Girl Model": A Journey of Deceipt and Exploitation

The dream of “being discovered” is on parade at a casting call in Novosibirsk, one of several Siberian cities that supply the pre-adolescent, doe-eyed, “Russian look” models most desired by the...

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U.S. - Russia Relations: What's Next?

U.S. ties with Russia have always been complicated, but recently they have heated up even more. Disputes over how to approach the war in Syria, Russia’s protection of NSA leaker Edward Snowden, as well...

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Is Sochi Safe?

While landing the 2014 Winter Olympic games was a crowning political achievement for Russian President Vladimir Putin, preparations for the Sochi games have not been so triumphant. With just three...

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U.S.-Russia Relations & Sochi

The Cold War might be over but the two former enemies are hardly on warm terms. Sore points for the U.S. include Russia’s shielding of NSA-leaker Edward Snowden, its anti-gay laws, and its support for...

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2.12.14: Russia's Anti-Gay Laws, A Tale Of Two Castles & Book Rec's From Experts

While Russia celebrated its history and artistry at the spectacular opening to the Sochi games, protestors of Putin’s anti-gay propaganda laws were being carted off to jail. Today on Word of Mouth, a...

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On Ukraine, Ayotte Calls For "Clear" American Message To Putin

With Ukraine still torn between pro-European and pro-Russian factions, New Hampshire Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte is calling on the Obama Administration to take a strong stand against Russia.

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Turmoil In Ukraine: N.H. Reacts

World attention is focused on Ukraine’s Crimea region, where Russia is now exerting military force.  The Obama administration wants to support Ukraine’s brand-new government, but isn't willing to...

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Sen. Ayotte Calls For Harsher Sanctions Against Russia

New Hampshire Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte is calling for tougher action against Russia for annexing Crimea.   

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1.7.15: Putin's Macho Power Play & How To Think About Exercise

A simple Google image search reveals countless images of a shirtless Vladimir Putin, riding horseback, fishing, and brandishing weapons. On today’s show: how the Russian leader uses machismo and gender...

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