INFORMATION ON PLACES TO DONATE (episode description below):
The Russian studies department raised almost $5,000 in the spring semester following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The money was sent to Razom for Ukraine, World Central Kitchen, and OVD Info.

Razom for Ukraine - Founded in response to the Maidan Revolution in 2014 by Ukrainians abroad, Razom for Ukraine is a non-profit organization that supports Ukraine's pursuit of democracy and human rights. The organization is currently focused on sending medicine, hospital supplies, communication equipment used in emergency response, and other urgent needs.

World Central Kitchen - World Central Kitchen provides meals during crises. The organization reports that 100 million meals and counting had been served in Ukraine.

OVD Info (website in Russian) - OVD-Info is a human rights project that monitors political persecution in Russia and provides legal assistance for protestors who support Ukrainian sovereignty. Their chronicle of protests in Russia over the invasion can be found in English here. 

If the embedded links don't work, the URLs are at the end of these show notes.

Relax and listen to this interview with alumnus Dave Benger, a heritage speaker. He spoke about his experience as a heritage speaker taking Russian classes at Brandeis and the impact that has had on his life and his relationship with his family. The interview was originally recorded on February 23rd.

Razom for Ukraine - https://www.razomforukraine.org/

World Central Kitchen - 

OVD Info (website in Russian) - https://ovdinfo.org/

Edited and produced by Addison Antonoff

Music - Russian Folk Song - Katyusha (High Quality) By Teh Kav