Katerina Mukhina
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Katerina Mukhina

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Canada’s School Shooting Drills from Russian mom perspective

In Canada, school shooting drills mix police-led safety training with lessons on empathy, mental health, and community trust. The perspective of a Russian mom living in Canada, and also – her daughter experiences—hiding from “attackers,” memorizing safety acronyms, and chatting with donut-carrying officers. With strict gun laws but rare tragedies, the focus is on readiness, prevention, and keeping schools safe without losing their humanity.

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Russians Face a Crisis of National Identity Amid War

A Russian contributor reflects on the deep identity crisis gripping citizens as war rages analyzed through the theory of Karl Jaspers. Beyond guilt, many question their nation’s moral path, torn between patriotism and shame. The conflict has shattered illusions, forcing painful reckoning with propaganda and reality. Some resist, others rationalize—but all grapple with what it means to be Russian. A raw exploration of collective soul-searching in dark times.

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Russian in Canada Speaks of Fear and Identity as Putin’s War Continues

A Russian student living in Canada shares her deep fears for her homeland and struggles with shifting identity amid Putin’s relentless war. As devastation in Ukraine reverberates globally, the article explores how Russians abroad face both internal guilt and external judgment—and why moral accountability and rebuilding national image become essential for healing.
What is the cost of this freedom?

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