Civil Society
Civil society and its resilience under authoritarian pressure, in Russia and beyond: 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 a democratic future
“The release of political prisoners must be a prerequisite for negotiations”
Sergei Davidis and Ivan Pavlov on the lessons of last year’s exchange, the future of political prisoners, and practical tools for fighting for freedom
The Russian Orthodox Church and the War
In Russia, Christians who oppose the war in Ukraine and state repression face punishment from both church authorities and the state, including dismissal, prosecution, imprisonment, exile, and, in some cases, death
Russia’s Liberal Party of the Future
Prospects and weaknesses
How infrastructure control works
A few examples from recent Russian history
Political exiles are key to civil society in Russia
What challenges will it face in the coming years?
To the Sociology of War
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it sparked intense public interest in Russia and Russians. Do Russians support the war? Will they oust Putin anytime soon? How might sanctions and war casualties influence their…
Democratic conservatism in Russia’s multiparty system of the future
Challenges and Opportunities
For Russians Deprived of Meaningful Political Choice Doing Nothing Is Still Not an Option
Interpreting the September 2024 Russian elections
Russian Citizens in the EU Following the Russian Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
The Impact of Entry Restrictions, Barriers to Protection and Possible Solutions
Nadezhdin and the Hope
The most crucial message of his campaign to both the country and the world: there are numerous individuals in Russia who oppose this war, who oppose Putin