Olga Oksman

Olga Oksman is a reporter based in New York. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Gizmodo, Forbes, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency.

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The Gifts of the Presidents

For decades, foreign dignitaries have showered U.S. leaders with presents, ranging from the extravagant to the bizarre.
- Olga Oksman
- February 15, 2016
Cuddle Up to Me

The Calm, Gentle Rise of Snugglers for Hire

Samantha Hess, a professional cuddler, used to wonder: “Why isn’t there a Starbucks for hugs?”
- Olga Oksman
- December 3, 2015