The New York Times – Music:
François Girard’s staging, originally a co-production with the Bolshoi Theater, arrives a year after its Moscow premiere, which coincided with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Vladyslav Heraskevych: A Ukrainian Olympian in a Time of War
The New York Times – Sports:
Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton racer whose simple antiwar plea went viral at the Beijing Olympics, has tried to figure out how he can best serve his country. It hasn’t been easy.
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A Ukrainian Orchestra on a Mission to Promote Its Country’s Culture
The New York Times – Music:
Members of the touring Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine have watched the devastation of war from a distance.
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What Is Russia Thinking? A ‘Documentary Opera’ Tries to Answer.
The New York Times – Music:
“Russia: Today,” a piece by the composer Eugene Birman, is based on hundreds of interviews with hundreds of Russians, in which they share their private feelings about the country.
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A Ukrainian Orchestra on a Mission to Promote Its Country’s Culture
The New York Times – Music:
Members of the touring Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine have watched the devastation of war from a distance.
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Missing From Czech Spa Town Popular With Russians: Russians
The New York Times – Travel:
Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself.
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Ukraine Renews Threat to Boycott Olympics if Russians Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
Ukraine’s sports minister said his country was marshaling allies to press the International Olympic Committee to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes.
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Big Risks and Big Rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
The Belarusian, who beat Elena Rybakina to win her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, held the trophy in triumph while the war in Ukraine remained a brutal reality.
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Djokovic Is Back in the Australian Open Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer him on?