A study of Russian civil society and its resilience under authoritarian pressure. We explore how people defend human rights and free expression, how the state works to silence them, and why independent voices and grassroots initiative still matter for the country's democratic future
Russian authorities held another forum devoted to the so-called “Russian World.” Official media reported that the fifth “World Congress of Compatriots” was held in Moscow. The congress was…
On Saturday, November the 7th, once the biggest holiday in the Soviet Union with the possible exception of Victory Day, the blue and gold Ukrainian flag was everywhere,…
In recent years, the world is more and more perplexed at what is happening in Russia. The Russian parliament is adopting more ridiculous, absurd and sometimes inhumane laws.…
Free Russia Foundation has asked Ksenia Kirillova, a Russian journalist, and contributor of the "New region" newspaper to analyze the main characteristics of Russian general mentality and the…
After a total wipe-out of Democratic Coalition candidates in this year's Russian regional elections, questions arise as to the further political strategy of Russian Democrats confronting Vladimir Putin's…
A conversation between Irina Kosterina and Sergei Oushakine, Princeton, New Jersey, 2015. Part 2. Serguei Oushakine is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Slavic Languages and Literatures and Director…
A conversation between Irina Kosterina and Serguei Oushakine, Princeton, New Jersey, 2015. Serguei Oushakine is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Slavic Languages and Literatures and Director of the…
A few days ago, Russia’s Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian Parliament, adopted a new federal law. It was quickly coined the “law on undesirable organizations.” The…
Regime and motives have changed, but again, same as 70 years ago, the Kremlin is trying to solve the Crimean Tatar problem with force. It is forbidden for…
May 6, 2015 marks the third sad anniversary of the events on Bolotnaya Square in Moscow. On that day, on the eve of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as the…
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