Is Soviet-style censorship rearing its head in America?
Many of my friends during my upbringing in the former Soviet Union were students from various educational institutes, striving for knowledge, wisdom, academic curiosity and freedom of intellectual expression. We constantly challenged each other during our
We make our choices, and our choices make us
Sophie’s Choice is a 1982 British film written and directed by Alan J. Pakula. It stars Meryl Streep and Peter MacNicol, and was honored with numerous American and international film awards. This film will always be a relevant example to those who
Assimilation to American culture is critical and difficult for immigrants
On Jan. 9, 2020, I was a presenter at the Juneau–Gastineau Rotary Club, speaking on “Several sanctioned avenues for immigration to the United States.” At the end of my presentation, an attendee in the audience asked a question: “Alexander, what was
The Madness of Gov. Michael Dunleavy
Governor Michael Dunleavy is Mad … with a capital “M”. Madness is different than insanity, which is permanent. Madness is usually temporary. We can get mad, then we reconcile with a friend. We can go mad in a riot, with that dreaded “mob
Soviets brainwashed citizens using majority opinion and mass media propaganda
Communist propaganda in the Soviet Union was based on Marxist–Leninist ideology in order to advocate for the Communist Party agenda. This propaganda was one of many tactics the Soviet government utilized to control citizens in all
Effective communication in America requires a commitment to understanding other cultures
Cross-cultural communication requires a knowledge of how culturally different people groups communicate with each other. The study of other languages helps us understand what people and societies have in common, and it has profound implications in developing
Our education crisis is more social than academic
Education and knowledge translate into power. Education does not parallel economics or politics, but is the soul of society, and more fundamental than these others. Education determines people’s moral values, appearance, eating habits, the role of citizens;
Melting Pot vs. Multiculturalism: What really causes cultural dysfunction in America today?
The charges of white privilege, systemic racism and critical race theories are tearing our country apart and far from a reality. As a result, many in our country blame multiculturalism as a main cause and source of these three dysfunctional
How isolated minorities preserve religious identity amid dominant secular societies
Ethnic minorities, religious refugees and other groups segregated by a dominant society have developed and implemented strategies and tactics intended to protect their national identity, religious practices, ancient traditions and community cohesiveness. In
Recalling Soviet intimidation at my U.S. encounter with Vladimir Vysotsky
I first arrived in America Feb. 1, 1978. An agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Services greeted me at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. He gave me $8, a small booklet titled “Introduction to a New Life“, a packet titled United
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