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Susie Armitage

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Freelance journalist based in Brooklyn. Will talk to you forever about Russian trains.
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Qurt at the Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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Make the Ancient Road Snack of Central Asian Nomads

Qurt is salty, long-lasting, and packed with protein.

By Susie Armitage
While many znachki (lapel pins) are miniature pieces of Soviet propaganda, the form is older than the 1917 revolution. This one celebrates toy production in Zagorsk, now called Sergiev Posad.

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The U.S.S.R.'s Hottest Collectibles Are All Over eBay and Instagram

“Here was a piece of history that you could pin to your lapel."

By Susie Armitage
A crowd looks at different kinds of vodka for sale in a Moscow street kiosk.

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How Vodka Became a Currency in Russia

Since the 16th century, the spirit has been the country's gold standard.

By Susie Armitage
Stolovaya 57 serves classic comfort foods such as porridge and pancakes.

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Why Russians Are Lining Up for Soviet-Style Canteens

They haven’t lost their taste for Cold War-era comfort food.

By Susie Armitage

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