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The Story of Russia, with Orlando Figes

Intelligence Squared

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What's Attracted You to Russia as a History Writer?

Orlando Jones: What has drawn you to Russia as a historian, as a writer over the years? "I loved the quality of the intellectual life there. The Russians were never any good at small talk" He says it's always been a love-hate relationship between him and his country.

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