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A close look at the inner workings of authoritarian power in Russia and beyond, and the forces that could one day transform it: how the Kremlin holds and wields power, why the democratic opposition endures, and what a genuine political renewal would take

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Politics

The Transition Project: Scenarios for Democratic Transition

Under what circumstances could the collapse of Putin’s regime occur, what will replace it?

Report by Vasiliy Zharkov May 29, 2024
Politics

Putin’s cabinet reshuffle hints to his panic over strategic limbo

Vladimir Putin has yet again raised eyebrows by seriously reshuffling the government military and security leadership

Article by Vladimir Milov May 13, 2024
Politics

The Transition Project: Power Coalitions. Approaches and Likely Composition of Participants in Russia’s Post-Putin Transition

We may not have direct insight into the thoughts and intentions of Russian elites. However, we can speculate on the areas they need to consider for embracing change

Report by Vasiliy Zharkov Mar 14, 2024
Politics

Vladimir Putin’s interview to Tucker Carlson. Not as harmless as it may seem at first glance

Debunking Putin’s lies about his war against Ukraine is essential to win the hearts and minds of the voters in the U.S. and beyond

Article by Vladimir Milov Feb 17, 2024
Civil Society

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
Civil Society

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
Politics

Source of Optimism for 2024: Putin’s Vulnerabilities are Plenty and Growing

Putin has a lot of weaknesses, and they are getting more and more numerous

Article by Vladimir Milov Dec 26, 2023
Politics

The Normal Russia Of The Future: Yes, We Can

Here are the primary concepts, as Mr. Krasheninnikov and Mr. Milov see them, for crafting a future free Russia.

Report by Fedor Krasheninnikov Oct 25, 2023
Politics

Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation

“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,”—Alexey Navalny

Report by Free Russia Foundation Sep 22, 2023
Politics

A Bad Summer for Putin

Russian dictator threatened by multiple crises, with more to come

Article by Vladimir Milov Sep 7, 2023

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