I love the title of this post! I think its a really important topic to talk about because after the fall of the soviet union the people who were most experienced with “capitalism” such as the mafia and other black market organizations really rose to power due to their knowledge.
Author: Katelyn
Comment on Maksimizing our Potential: Maksim Gorky and the Great Retreat by Katelyn
I realy liked this post and the pictures you included. I also thought it was interesting that Stalin allowed Gorky to stay as long has he did.
Comment on The Baltic Independence Movement by Katelyn
Sean I loved this post! It really highlights this great event!
Comment on Physical Sports & Politics by Katelyn
I understand why the United States chose to stay out of the Olympics, however I feel for the athletes whose careers were devastated by this choice. Also I love the picture the bear is adorable.
Comment on We Have No Sex Here by Katelyn
Bree i really enjoyed this post! If anyone is in anyway interested in this topic I would highly recommend watching Inter Girl. It focuses on this topic of female sexuality.
Comment on The Baltic Way by Katelyn
I really enjoyed this post! I also wrote about the singing revolution. It one of the most powerful demonstrations to date.
Comment on Excuse me while I have a quick meltdown by Katelyn
Over here about to have a meltdown myself at the end of the semester. I liked the comparison between 9/11 and Chernobyl I feel as though it really resonates with American audiences.
Comment on Countering the Counterculture by Katelyn
Thanks for this great blog! I love this sort of period in history! If you are interested in this period I would highly suggest watching the Vanished Empire!
Comment on Lots of Problems with Alcohol by Katelyn
Hi Sean! I really like the pictures you included in your post and I like how you made connections between the American Prohibition.
Comment on Say No to Alcohol by Katelyn
I love the picture you included in the post. Its intended to be serious but I have to admit I laughed a bit at it. What do you think would have been a better approach to the alcoholism crisis?
