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Stories of Russia and the Russians, from a Northern Irish point of view
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Why citizen diplomacy matters
Why citizen diplomacy matters
Why I chose to share my experiences in Russia with my local print newspaper
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 7, 2019
Diversity and contradictions
Diversity and contradictions
As Russia is the biggest country in the world, it’s not surprising that it’s diverse and full of contractions…
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 7, 2019
Russia — the journey of a lifetime
Russia — the journey of a lifetime
It’s hard not to think of train journeys when you think of Russia, and for good reason…
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 7, 2019
Open minds and open borders matter
Open minds and open borders matter
News stories about Russia tend to give the impression of an embattled, closed and isolated state. Yet when trying to understand day-to-day…
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 6, 2019
Russia beyond the headlines — getting to know the Russian soul
Russia beyond the headlines — getting to know the Russian soul
Many people have an understanding of Russia that stops at its politics and history. This has created a character that has been frequently…
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 6, 2019
Caviar at Christmas
Caviar at Christmas
Russian Christmas isn’t what we know and expect, here in Northern Ireland. For a start, in Russia, Christmas is celebrated on 7 January…
Nicole McNeilly
Jun 6, 2019
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