By Shireen Farrahi. With International Women’s Day on March 8th and Victory Day coming up on May 9th, now is a good time to remember Mariya Vasilyevna Oktyabrskaya (one of many women who served in the Soviet military in WWII). … Read More
By Alan Ellis. What makes PKSCA worth joining, let alone serving on the Association’s Board of Directors? Well, let’s start with the purpose of the organization as stated in the PKSCA Bylaws: PKSCA’s primary purpose shall be the fostering of … Read More
By Thomas Benke. When I last visited Khabarovsk (in May of 2018) I met with a group of university students to discuss “the world”. Among them was Natasha K., an energetic, opinionated and overall impressive young woman. Natasha, who spent … Read More
С Новым Годом! Конечно. Our thanks to Olga Masevich for preparing and mailing those thoughtful and spirit-raising cards to our members. If you did not receive a Happy New Year card then let us know (in the comments below) and … Read More
By Thomas Benke As a lawyer I am often tasked with persuading judges or other “finders of fact” that my client’s view of the world is the correct and decisive view. The mantra “description is prescription” – the idea that … Read More
By Thomas Benke I purchased on old book, circa 1968, at an estate sale recently. The book was written for wilderness outfitters and their customers. It contained many helpful tips about thriving in the woodlands. For example, outdoorsmen (women were … Read More
Афиша, a Russian language magazine with a wide readership in Russia and abroad, interviewed PKSCA President Alan Ellis for an article published in September 2018. The interview explores the genesis of Alan’s interest in Russia and establishment of the Sister … Read More