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Welcome to the podcast “What about,” where myths are debunked and stereotypes about Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Baltics, and Central Asia are shattered. Stop listening to strangers telling myths and fake stories about your country! We give the floor to natives. Propagandists love their “whataboutism” to distract attention from uncomfortable truths. We do not deny the difficulties, but we strive to show the real face of countries and cultures, reveal the true facts, and destroy the false images of the region.“What about...” is your chance to learn about the world firsthand, without impose

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What about Kazakhstan - Assem Zhapisheva 04.12.2025 28:45

If you've seen the movie Borat, you've definitely heard of Kazakhstan (Qazaqstan). But it's time to learn about this country for real, not through stereotypes. That's why you should watch the episode with Assem Zhapisheva @tilkespekjoq - journalist, political activist, and screenwriter (and a person who does everything perfectly according to Siarhei).Who are the Kazakhs, and what...

What about Georgia - Nino Robakidze 02.12.2025 46:10

In this episode, we are talking about Georgia (a country, not a state in the US, as many think). We invited Nino Robakidze, journalist and media development expert, to shed light on who they are, people from the country in the Caucasus region on the coast of the Black Sea. Are they as chaotic as many think? What is Sakartvelo? What to read and watch about this country? And the most important - why...

What about Latvia - Rita Ruduša 06.11.2025 47:51

Everything you didn't know but really wanted to know about Latvia is in this episode. What do " Pribaltika " and "the Ukraine" have in common? What sport is close to the heart of every Latvian? Which Latvian films are worth watching right now, and why should you visit Latvia in 2027? In this episode with media professional Rita Ruduša , we try to answer the very broad quest...

what about Romania - Victor Ilie 16.10.2025 34:30

This podcast is a pro bono project created by a team of two people. We have no grants, no business support, no government funding. So we don't have salaries and don't pay fees to our guests. We rely only on our own resources. We do it because we believe it is needed. But we have supportive people around us who can assist with recording, editing, and providing premises. And we also have you, our fo...

What about Ukraine -Olha Kovalska 02.10.2025 22:42

In this episode, we are talking about Ukraine. Who are Ukrainians and why are they not Russians? Our guest is Olha Kovalska , a politologist and civic activist. We recorded this episode in May 2025. What the world should know more about Ukraine? What is the concept of “Kum”? What do other nations think about Ukrainians? What can people read or watch if they are interested in Ukraine? This podcast...