There’s a recent trend in Russia among millennials and Gen Zers: volunteering. This fact may not sound like a big deal to most Americans, but in Russia, this is an important development. Marco Werman and Daniel Ofman explain how volunteerism in Russia could quickly become both political and controversial whether you’re advocating for stray animals or assisting victims of torture.
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