Jim Luce brings a deeply personal and academic perspective to his writings on Russia, drawing from his college studies of Russia and the Baltic Republics as well as a formative trip to Moscow. His father’s dual expertise in French and Russian language instruction, along with his particular affection for Leningrad (Saint Petersburg), provided Luce with an early appreciation for Russian culture and its significant contributions to global civilization. Through his work, Luce examines the complexities of Russian history and politics, from acknowledging the Red Army’s crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany to critiquing Stalin’s impact on socialist ideals, while maintaining that Putin’s current authoritarian leadership does not define the Russian people as a whole. His articles span cultural topics like the Moscow Circus to contemporary geopolitical analyses, reflecting his nuanced understanding of a nation whose influence on world affairs continues to evolve. Follow Jim Luce on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter). © 2024 The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness – Towards Global Citizenship is published by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Supporting & Educating Young Global Leaders is affiliated with Orphans International Worldwide, Raising Global Citizens. If supporting youth is important to you, subscribe to J. Luce Foundation updates here.