Firestein was quoted in VOA on January 13. The article is published in Russian.

As quoted in this article: It was a compelling speech that served as an effective ‘closing argument’ for his two-term presidency. Obama laid out the key themes of his presidency and addressed, in a pretty direct way, the critiques that have been leveled on his policies and leadership style over the past seven years. Whether one accepts his arguments or not, I thought they were put forward skillfully and persuasively – and, indeed, with a disarming sense of humor in a number of instances.

To read the full article at Voice of America, click here. (In Russian)