Alyona Uvarova

I am a sophomore journalism major at NYU from Russia, passionate about all things cultures, politics, and cross-border communication. Find more of my works on my website: https://alenkacc.wordpress.com

A picture of two people dressed in anime costumes

Anime NYC expands: more choice for fans, less profit for vendors

Alyona Uvarova November 20, 2022

The second biggest national anime convention returned to New York City for another year. More than 50,000 attendees visited Javits Center on November 18-20 to

‘No genocide of ethnic minorities!’: Russian Kalmyks say Putin’s military draft is targeting them disproportionally

Alyona Uvarova September 23, 2022

On Sept. 23, a group of Kalmyks — an Asian ethnic minority in Russia — called for the end of partial mobilization (military draft) in

A protest in support of Ukraine at Times Square, New York, on Mar 5, 2022. Photo credit: Alyona Uvarova

Ukrainians watch from afar: What will happen to their country?

Alyona Uvarova March 21, 2022

Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, thousands have protested every weekend on the streets of New York City