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Valentina Smirnova

Valentina Smirnova - Senior Columnist

Senior Columnist

Valentina Smirnova is a veteran journalist and former editor-in-chief who spent 20 years in Russian media before being forced out for refusing to spread propaganda. From her new home in Dublin, she writes powerful columns about exile, identity, and the moral choices facing Russians today.

Posts from Valentina Smirnova

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Russian Lawmaker Demands Tax on Childless Citizens to Fund 'Dignified Old Age'
Civil Society

Russian Lawmaker Demands Tax on Childless Citizens to Fund 'Dignified Old Age'

Russian State Duma Deputy Andrey Gurulyov's shocking proposal for a tax on childless citizens reveals a disturbing shift in moral responsibility, suggesting that those without children should bear the financial burden for their old age. This callous perspective undermines the state's obligation to care for its aging population, exposing a troubling trend toward individualism over community welfare.

Trump's Tariff Threats Target BRICS with 10% Economic Assault
Economy & Sanctions

Trump's Tariff Threats Target BRICS with 10% Economic Assault

Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on nations aligned with BRICS highlights a desperate attempt by the U.S. to suppress rising economic powers. As BRICS expands its influence, this move may backfire, igniting stronger alliances and accelerating the shift towards a multipolar world.