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Win Crimea and Pawn Siberia
What Putin most likely did not hear from his advisors in March 2014? Has anyone else won from the recent events in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, besides China? Professor Emeritus of political science Rein Taagepera has the answers. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged China, Chinese-Russian trade agreement, Crimea, political science, Russia, Siberia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
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To Drink, or Not To Drink?
Why do people drink when the results can often be catastrophic? Aimar Ventsel shows that similarly to over-indulging in booze, abstaining can lead to uncomfortable situations, too. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Humanities, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged alcohol, alcohol consumption, conference, drinking, drinking alcohol, North, ritual, Siberia, tradition
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