Discovering Russia

Murray Seegar talked about his book, Discovering Russia: 200 Years of American Journalism, published by Authorhouse. He explained how Americ… read more

Murray Seegar talked about his book, Discovering Russia: 200 Years of American Journalism, published by Authorhouse. He explained how American reporting on Russia has evolved throughout the Tsarist, Soviet, and post-Soviet eras. The author’s examples of six journalists ranged from former U.S. President John Quincy Adams to Bolshevik-revolution-era spy Marguerite Harrison. Mr. Seeger also described his run-ins with the KGB while working as a correspondent in Moscow in the 1970s. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. close

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  • Blair Ruble Director Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars->Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
  • Murray Seeger Bureau Chief (Former) Los Angeles Times->Moscow

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Discovering Russia

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Program ID:
194743-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 18, 2006 | 2:29pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 21, 2007 | 5:29am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 18, 2006 | 2:29pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 20, 2007 | 11:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 21, 2007 | 5:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
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