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 Russian Orthodox Church and the War
Introduction In early March 2022, as Russian troops occupied Bucha and Hostomel, Patriarch Kirill declared during a sermon at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior: “Russia is waging not a physical, but a metaphysical battle against the forces of evil in Ukraine." He framed this…
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
Why Russia’s Presidential elections don’t matter, and why they still do
Do these elections still matter? What’s the best plan of action for the Russian prodemocracy forces for these elections?