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 is a moniker sometimes used by Riley Waggaman, an American writer and journalist who has lived in Russia for close to a decade.
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
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