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Refugee from Russia explores what it means to leave everything behind - family, home, and the version of yourself you thought was permanent. The RFR Podcast interviews immigrants, refugees, and ordinary people caught between two worlds. Each episode blends storytelling, truth, and raw emotion to reveal the realities behind migration, identity, trauma, and hope.
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Latest Episodes
Victory Day in Russia: Parade for One and Drones Over Grozny
May 9th in Russia — Victory Day — is the holiest date on the national calendar. But this year's holiday told two stories at once, and together they reveal exactly what the ritual has become. The first story is about the parade itself. An analysis...
Refugee from Russia: Sapa editor detained, Kremlin spins Hungary loss, and a surprising Massive Attack-Tom Waits release
In this episode, we cover the detention of Alina Dzhikaeva, editor-in-chief of Sapa, a North Caucasus-focused outlet, and what it means for independent reporting in one of Russia's most sensitive regions. We also look at Kremlin propagandists rea...
Refugee from Russia Podcast: They Are Preparing New Meat — Children in Southern Russia Are Being Taught War
In this episode, we examine a disturbing headline about children in southern Russia being taught war. What does the phrase “new meat” reveal about how militarized patriotism is shaping young people, and why does it matter beyond Russia’s borders?W...
Refuge from Russia: Oil Prices Fell Sharply After Trump’s Pause on Iran Strikes
In this episode of Refuge from Russia, Tami breaks down how fast-moving war headlines can ripple through oil markets, gas prices, and global energy security. From Trump’s decision to pause strikes on Iranian power infrastructure to Iran’s threats ...
Refuge from Russia: Protest Crackdowns in Rostov-on-Don and a LaGuardia Runway Incident
In this episode of Refuge from Russia, Tami covers two stories about public safety and accountability.In Rostov-on-Don, activist Evgeny Makovoz reportedly filed a request for a rally against internet blocks and later was visited by security office...
