RWA x Vassili Mironov, an Iraq War vet who stopped a Mass Shooting

RWA x Vassili Mironov, an Iraq War vet who stopped a Mass Shooting

Author: Russians With Attitudes July 16, 2024 Duration: 1:10:43

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Nikolay interviewed a Russian-American man, Vasili Mironov, who prevented an Anti-Russian shooting rampage in Florida ten years ago. We also covered topics such as russophobia in the US military and daily life, as well as why Russians in America love the film "Brat-2" by Balabanov so goddamn much
00:00:00 - What are you drinking

00:03:00 - Vassili stopped an anti-Russian mass shooting in Florida

00:16:30 - Emigration story

00:21:50 - On Balabanov movies & existential struggles of Russians in the US

00:31:20 - Anti-Russian racism in the US

00:48:05 - On military service in Iraq

00:01:00 - On SMO


Russians With Attitude is a weekly conversation from inside the dizzying experience of living within a dominant global culture. Hosted by two Russians with a sharp, critical perspective, this podcast navigates the complexities and absurdities of American cultural hegemony. Each episode feels like a late-night talk between friends who’ve seen the script from the outside, dissecting everything from daily social norms to broader political currents with a mix of weariness and dark humor. The discussion is rooted in a specific viewpoint, offering a necessary counter-narrative to mainstream Western discourse. You’ll hear personal anecdotes, cultural analysis, and unfiltered reactions to the news cycle, all framed through a lens that is inherently skeptical of monolithic narratives. This isn't about explaining Russia to Americans, but rather documenting a particular navigation through the "hellscape" of pervasive media and social expectations. For listeners tired of predictable takes, this podcast provides a consistently challenging and often hilarious dialogue from a space between two worlds. It’s a raw, thoughtful, and deeply personal audio journal about identity, resistance, and finding your way in a cultural landscape that demands conformity.
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