Daria Kroupoderova

Daria Kroupoderova is a freelance reporter based in Seattle. Her interest lies in reporting on minority communities and her work has appeared in Crosscut, NW Asian Weekly, La Raza del Noroeste, South Seattle Emerald, and more. When she's not out asking a million questions, she likes to read, knit, and cuddle her dog Jimmy while watching true crime TV.
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5 Russian phrases I wish we had in English

by Daria Kroupoderova
"My, this is fine mushroom weather today!" and other Russian expressions, words and phrases.
Sep 28, 2016
(Photo from Flickr by Anne Wormer)

Ballard braces for big Norwegian Constitution Day party

by Daria Kroupoderova
If you're a purist about your Scandinavian pride, head to Ballard on Monday to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day.
May 16, 2015
Sophia Lewis, Sara Parolin, Amalia de la Iglesia, Shannon Long, all members of UW United Students Against Sweatshop, at a protest action pressuring the University Bookstore to more prominently display Alta Gracia apparel. (Photo by Daria Kroupoderova)

Can student demand transform an abusive apparel industry?

by Daria Kroupoderova
A factory in the Dominican Republic has found a balance between affordable clothing and happy workers — and the orders keep rolling in.
Oct 24, 2014