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CT105 – Retirement in the North Caucasus | Independent Living vs. Orphaned Parents? | Status Ascribed vs. Status Achieved

Posted August 17, 2021 • 00:55:37

When you hear the word “retirement,” what comes to mind? Collecting shells on a beach? Sitting with an armload of grandkids? To some it means a...

CT104 – Holidays in the North Caucasus | Igby | Rival Podcast?? | Shout Outs!

Posted August 3, 2021 • 01:12:42

While holidays may seem to be predictable parts of our cultures, dig a little deeper and they contain a treasure trove of insights and wonder. Holidays...

CT103 – Kabardians: In Their Own Words! | Tembulat & Zalina Champion Circassian Culture & Language |

Posted July 20, 2021 • 01:11:51

Today’s double episode [re-release of episode 27A & 27B] is truly a tour de force. In this our second installment of “In Their Own Words,”...

CT102 – “On Sight” Climbing Gym in Nalchik: Interview with Teddy | Community Development | Undeveloped Rock Climbing | Gerontology

Posted July 6, 2021 • 00:55:21

Rock climbing is alive and well in the North Caucasus. In an environment in which a few sports are exalted above all others, rock climbing has begun...

CT101 – Tabasaran: In Their Own Words! | World’s Most Complex Language | Multilingualism | Carpet making

Posted June 29, 2021 • 00:57:47

Without a doubt, our most popular series has been “In Their Own Words,” in which we give you our listeners a chance to hear from the peoples of...