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Journalist Julia Ioffe returns to The Naked Pravda to discuss her new book, Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy, which was recently listed as a finalist for the National Book Award. Julia describes her years-long writing process, the blending of memoir and historical analysis, and the unique perspective provided by the narratives of women from the top echelons of Soviet and Russian society. The episode provides a detailed look at the complexities of Soviet and Russian feminism, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in this history and gender studies.
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- (2:25) Chronological structure and key figures
- (6:07) Stalin’s daughter: A metaphor for Russia
- (9:49) Challenges of historical accuracy
- (18:09) Balancing American paradigms and Russian perspectives
- (29:22) Class and cultural differences
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