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“One of the things that I really value about Russian culture is that on the private level it allows for a huge amount of variety and individuality with regards to family structure.”

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Masha Gessen
Masha Gessen

Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist known for her in-depth reporting on Russian political and social issues. Born on January 13, 1967, she has been living in the United States since the early 1990s. more

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