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I write a lot about Russia because I lived there for 30 years. I write about stupid people and how their behavior wrecks our shared world. From time to time, I write about the things that make life wonderful.

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B Kean

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I lived in Russia for 30 years building Russian companies and Russian brands. It was a life I enjoyed. My family and I are no longer in Russia and we are working to put our lives back together. It's been trying but also an adventure.