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Politics

How infrastructure control works

A few examples from recent Russian history

Article by Alexander Zaritsky Jan 21, 2025
Politics

Political exiles are key to civil society in Russia

What challenges will it face in the coming years?

Article by Fedor Krasheninnikov Jan 9, 2025
Civil Society

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…

Article by Natalia Savelyeva Dec 23, 2024
Politics

Democratic conservatism in Russia’s multiparty system of the future

Challenges and Opportunities

Article by Fedor Krasheninnikov Dec 15, 2024
Politics

For Russians Deprived of Meaningful Political Choice Doing Nothing Is Still Not an Option

Interpreting the September 2024 Russian elections

Article by Olga Gushchina Oct 10, 2024
Sanctions

Russian Citizens in the EU Following the Russian Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

The Impact of Entry Restrictions, Barriers to Protection and Possible Solutions

Policy Brief by Gleb Bogush Aug 29, 2024
Politics

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

Article by Fedor Krasheninnikov Feb 15, 2024
Politics

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?

Article by Vladimir Milov Feb 6, 2024
Civil Society

Pro-democracy Exiles in 2024: Be Steadfast, Stay Relevant, Embrace Diversity, Get Ready for Transition

In 2024, Russia’s opposition civil society, especially the part of it that is in exile, should do everything possible to bring the new times closer and be ready not to miss a precious chance in case of sudden changes for the better

Article by Fedor Krasheninnikov Jan 9, 2024
War

Current trends in Russian public opinion toward the war

What are the trends in Russian public opinion regarding the war and support for the Putin regime?

Article by Vladimir Milov Dec 11, 2023

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