Secret America

Alexander Genis* about religion, culture and life

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In the new episode of the program “Evening with Genis*” we talk about that America that is usually not seen in the news.

Alexander Genis* and Alexey Kuznetsov discuss the results of the Oscars, the crisis of cinemas, rare flowering in Death Valley, St. Patrick's Day in New York and the Irish trace in the history of the city. A separate part of the conversation is devoted to the poetry and music of Veronica Dolina.

The main theme of the issue: religious and cultural America.

• Who are the Shakers and why are there almost none left?

• How did they influence American design and music?

• Who are the Amish, how does their life work, why are they admired in the United States, and what does this story say about American diversity?

* Recognized by the authorities of the Russian Federation as a “foreign agent”.