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Relations between the US and Russia have dipped to their lowest level in recent years. But there is an island of optimism - a US-Russian exchange program run by the Council of International Educational Exchange. The non-profit organization has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. And, as Emily Sherwin found out, its alumni have a different take on Russia.