Tag: Russians
The biathlon legend is ashamed if Russians and Belarusians are not allowed to the Paris Olympics – today’s stars are on completely different lines
Martin Fourcade does not want Russian and Belarusian athletes to be discriminated against just because of their nationality. French biathlon legend Martin Fourcade would like Russian and Belarusian athletes to…
The return of the Russians to sports is stirring, the UN appeals to human rights – the Finnish Olympic Committee thinks that the talks of a boycott are premature
The International Olympic Committee announced last week that athletes from Russia and Belarus could potentially return to international competition in the Asian qualifiers for the Paris Olympics. Athletes would still…
Estonia talks about a boycott if the Russians participate
The Estonian Prime Minister hinted on Friday February 3 that her country could boycott the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes were allowed to participate. ”…
The Boxing Federation changed its position again – Finnish athletes can participate in international competitions, but not fight against Russians
On Monday, the Boxing Federation published its latest position on the participation of Finnish athletes in international competitions, where they may face Russian and Belarusian athletes. The Finnish Boxing Association…
War in Ukraine: Why Western tanks are a nightmare for Russians
After months of dithering, Westerners have finally taken the plunge. By giving the green light on Wednesday to the transfer of its Leopard 2s to Ukraine after an unlikely showdown…
400,000 Russians may soon be illegally in Kazakhstan – the border neighbor intends to make it more difficult to hide in the country
Kazakhstan recently changed its immigration legislation. Many Russians are now heading to the borders to continue staying in the country for three months. Kazakhstan will introduce new visa policies on…
There is a stir in Norway – the boss of the organization representing athletes called the exclusion of Russians from competitions a violation of human rights
The Norwegian member of the International Olympic Committee Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen has found herself in the eye of the storm. According to NRK, at the IOC meeting, Jacobsen advocated the…
The International Olympic Committee is investigating whether the Russians could return to international competition fields – setting strict conditions
The International Olympic Committee opened its doors wide for Russian and Belarusian athletes on Wednesday. 19:10•Updated 20:17 International Olympic Committee inform (you switch to another service) investigating how Russians and…
Authoritarian Russians, eccentric Englishmen… Where do our prejudices come from?
It is well known: mothers-in-law are cowhides, criminals have a dirty mouth, and the Chinese eat dogs. But where exactly do these stereotypes come from? Prejudices die so hard that…
Anna Colin Lebedev: “For Russians, appearing zombified is a survival strategy”
Born in Moscow, Anna Colin Lebedev is one of the best French specialists in post-Soviet societies. Lecturer at the University of Paris Nanterre, she published last year “Never brothers?” (Ed.…