14: More Than Medals - The Soviet Olympic Machine
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba, explores the powerful role the Olympic Games played in shaping Soviet society. The Olympics were never just about sports - they were a symbol of nat...
19 Helmi 26min
13: Red Echoes: The Soviet Legacy in Venezuela
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba weaves together history, politics, and personal reflection to explore the deep and often overlooked ties between the former Soviet Union and Venezuel...
9 Helmi 28min
12: The Heart of Soviet Celebrations - Traditions and Memories
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba delves into the unique holiday traditions of the former Soviet Union, contrasting them with Western celebrations. She begins by discussing the Old Ne...
20 Tammi 22min
11: Winter Holidays in the Soviet Union: Christmas Without Christmas
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba shares a deeply personal look at winter holidays in the Soviet Union. She explores what it meant to celebrate during a time when Christmas was not of...
24 Joulu 202523min
10: My Life in the USSR: In Conversation with Elizabeth Milner
In this heartfelt episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba sits down with Elizabeth Milner — an American who has absolutely no personal ties to the Soviet Union — to explore what Soviet life looks l...
30 Marras 202558min
9: Failing Is Not an Option: the Alex Matusevich Story
In this deeply inspiring episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba sits down with Alex Matusevich, an entrepreneur who journeyed from his Soviet childhood in Belarus to building a thriving tech compa...
10 Marras 202559min
8: From Kabul to America: One Man’s Journey Through the Soviet-Afghan War
In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba speaks with Mr. Khalid, who shares his powerful story of growing up in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion. Together, they explore the human side ...
14 Syys 202544min
7: Discovering the Soviet Union with Professor Cathy Ross
In this episode of The Soviet Life Podcast, host Kate Saba sits down with Professor Cathy Ross, who first visited the Soviet Union in 1989 as part of a student ambassador program. Cathy shares what it...
23 Elo 202546min
