Articles by Ksenia Andryuschenko

About Ksenia Andryuschenko

Ksenia Andryushchenko is a masters student at Yonsei University — Graduate School of International Studies, majoring in foreign policy and international security. Before attending Yonsei, Ksenia graduated from the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs — National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow, receiving a Bachelors degree in Asian and African Studies. Her academic interests include feminism, cybersecurity, propaganda history and civil wars.

The Black Swan Effect, Forecasting and International Relations

June 2, 2018 Ksenia Andryuschenko 0

In 1980, Paul Samuelson predicted constant growth for the Soviet economy and even raised the possibility that it would surpass the United States. The USSR’s […]

“The King has a birthday today!” Russian Rap Expresses Everything One Is Not Allowed To

May 14, 2018 Ksenia Andryuschenko 0

Propaganda, protest and resistance are three of music’s many functions. Russian music is no exception. But aside from ridiculous songs featuring laughably pro-Putin lyrics like […]

The Most Effective Way to Destroy People: Propaganda about Propaganda

April 8, 2018 Ksenia Andryuschenko 1

George Orwell once wrote, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” Modern media technologists […]

Rebel’s Best Friend

February 8, 2018 Ksenia Andryuschenko 0

Choosing the Perfect Diamond: A Rebel’s Guide for Beginners If you have ever thought about starting a career as an armed rebel, then as made […]

100th Anniversary of the October Revolution: Why it Matters More Than Ever

February 8, 2018 Ksenia Andryuschenko 0

November 7 was the centennial anniversary of the October Revolution, or Bolshevik Revolution as it is sometimes called. The October revolution led to the collapse […]

Too Much Noise: Media Coverage of North Korea

December 9, 2017 Ksenia Andryuschenko 0

On Friday September 15, North Korea launched one more ballistic missile from Sunan Airport over Japan. This attempt was the longest successful launch: the missile […]

The Responsibility to Navigate

November 1, 2017 Ksenia Andryuschenko 1

Novasia met with Seoul correspondent and producer of PressTV, Frank Smith, to discuss how media can shape nations’ political agendas. He also shares his thoughts […]