“What is freedom?” I asked him as we settled at a small table in a coffee shop in Vilnius, just across the street from his temporary residence.“Freedom is an experience—something you must strive for, perhaps even earn. It comes at a price. The extent and intensity of your freedom are directly tied to the priceContinue reading “Maxim Zhbankov”
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Darya Siamchuk
She came with court shoes in a bag. Without removing her black coat, she swapped her winter boots for the sleek heels, and seemed more than ready.“Did you change to keep your feet warm?” I asked.“No, it’s to complete my outfit,” she said, matter-of-factly.“That’s very unusual for East Europeans,” I thought.She sat a few metersContinue reading “Darya Siamchuk”
