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Anna Velikaya on how distinguished Russians in history helped shape the image of their home country.

Anna Velikaya discusses how Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan can present a new face to the world.

Anna Velikaya's take on Russia's athletic diplomacy.

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How sports create a space for international militaries to interact.

The case for cartoons as soft power.