From Russia With Love

S1:E59 | 15th June 2022

Melani Robinson, writer for NY Times, Huffington Post and creator of several scripted TV series. She is currently working on a memoir of her experience in Russia and chats to Terry about this modern love story, in which she moves to Russia as a newlywed with her husband for his work.

Join Terry and Melani as they chat and compare their experiences living in Russia;
– from Las Vegas to southern Russian casinos
– from the Russian and Italian mob to the KGB
– from Russian grocery shopping to ordering Russian McDonalds
– from antique dealers to taxi drivers

A fascinating glimpse into Russian life 15 years ago told by a brilliant storyteller.

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