Edward Slavsquat

This is a blog about Russia and the mind-melting weirdness that has been occurring inside this great nation since the arrival of the Dreaded Virus.

For a more detailed explanation of how this blog came into existence, and what it’s “about,” please read this thing.

Edward Slavsquat

Russia beyond the headlines

The internet changed forever in 1863 when America’s most cherished neckbeard blogger, Hank Thoreau, typed the immortal words: “Let us consider the way in which we blog.” In Blogging Without Principle, Hank proposed a radical solution to the doldrums of modern punditry: just be true to your…

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a year ago · 83 likes · 70 comments · Edward Slavsquat

Edward Slavsquat is a moniker sometimes used by Riley Waggaman, an American writer and journalist who has lived in Russia for close to a decade. He is currently marooned in the Caucasus but hopes to return to the Motherland in the nearest future.

He has contributed to many websites, including Anti-Empire, Russian Faith, Brownstone Institute, Unlimited Hangout, and Geopolitics & Empire. He worked for Press TV, Russia Insider, and RT before going solo.

You can follow him on Twitter here. Email: riley (dot) waggaman (at) gmail.com

Also, follow Edward Slavsquat on Telegram for exciting (usually daily) Russia-related news updates!

Be well and thanks for reading,

Riley