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Screenings of They Chose Freedom and Nemtsov at Hunter College

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Screenings of They Chose Freedom and Nemtsov at Hunter College

Details: 20 October 2017

On October 26, two documentaries by Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., They Chose Freedom and Nemtsov, will be shown at Hunter College (New York) as part of its Russian and East European Cultures series. The screenings will be followed by Q&A with the author.

Sobchak for President, Why the Russian Economy Survived, New Report on Chechen Tortures

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Sobchak for President, Why the Russian Economy Survived, New Report on Chechen Tortures

Russian media roundup, October 13-20, 2017

Details: 20 October 2017

In this week’s roundup, New Times profiles Ksenia Sobchak, who announced her presidential bid this week; Kirill Rogov argues that Sobchak’s campaign is concocted by the Kremlin to split support for Alexei Navalny; Vedomosti discusses the Kremlin’s latest media strategy for fostering positivity; Yakov Mirkin explains what saved the Russian economy and the risks facing it today; Elena Milashina details the plight of the first openly gay victim of persecution in Chechnya, Mikhail Lapunov. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Russian Economy Suffers, Saudi King in Moscow, Lessons for Intelligentsia

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Russian Economy Suffers, Saudi King in Moscow, Lessons for Intelligentsia

Russian media roundup, October 7-13, 2017

Details: 13 October 2017

In this week’s roundup, New Times interviews economist Sergei Guriev on Russian economic growth and the influence of Western sanctions; Igor Nikolaev defies official statistics pointing to a growing economy; Leonid Isayev details last week’s visit of King Salman of Saudi Arabia to Moscow; Republic gets political advice from Alfa Group co-founder Mikhail Fridman; Vladimir Pastukhov outlines the real reasons behind the Serebrennikov case. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Old Governors vs “Young Technocrats,” Putin’s Foreign Policy 4.0

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Old Governors vs “Young Technocrats,” Putin’s Foreign Policy 4.0

Russian media roundup, September 30 – October 6, 2017

Details: 06 October 2017

In this week’s roundup, Denis Vardanyan argues that Putin’s bet on “young technocrats” is a propagandistic myth; Natalia Zubarevich identifies what is different about the current round of gubernatorial resignations; Maxim Artemiev points out that the resignations show that the regional leaders’ economic performance was not a factor in these decisions; Yevgeny Gontmakher discusses whether the authorities can provide a sense of justice to the public in the runup to the 2018 elections; and Vladimir Frolov speculates about the possible parameters of Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy 4.0. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

U.S. Experts Discuss NATO Strategy and Kremlin Narratives

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U.S. Experts Discuss NATO Strategy and Kremlin Narratives

Details: 04 October 2017; Daniel Frey

On September 26, the Center on Global Interests held a panel discussion on NATO, its expansion over the years, and the alliance’s effect on Russian-Western relations. The panelists also touched upon Michael O’Hanlon’s Brookings paper “Beyond NATO: A New Security Architecture for Eastern Europe,” which considers the possibility of creating a neutral buffer zone between Russia and Europe.

The New Russia Sanctions Law Targets Putin’s Cronies, Will Likely Last for Years

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The New Russia Sanctions Law Targets Putin’s Cronies, Will Likely Last for Years

Details: 03 October 2017

On September 29, the Atlantic Council held a discussion on the new Russia sanctions law passed by Congress in June. AC Distinguished Fellow and former ambassador Daniel Fried and AC Senior Fellow Brian O’Toole shared insights from their latest issue brief on the Russia sanctions and joined an expert panel featuring Caroline Vicini, Daniel A. Russell, and Elizabeth Rosenberg to discuss the problem in detail.

Power of Telegram, Youth Politics, Putin-2018, Mamut’s Fear

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Power of Telegram, Youth Politics, Putin-2018, Mamut’s Fear

Russian media roundup, September 23-29, 2017

Details: 29 September 2017

In this week’s roundup: Russian media report on the political power of the Telegram channels; Konstantin Gaaze explains the Kremlin’s interest in the youth; Dmitri Kamyshev discusses an experimental poll by Levada Center featuring a fake presidential candidate; Tatiana Stanovaya argues that the 2018 elections should not be viewed as predictable; Vladimir Pastukhov offers a political explanation of the Ulyukayev case; New Times profiles Alexander Mamut, who has become one of the influential media magnates in Russia. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Krutskikh’s Mission, Sechin’s Image, the “Orthodox Party”

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Krutskikh’s Mission, Sechin’s Image, the “Orthodox Party”

Russian media roundup, September 15-22, 2017

Details: 22 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Konstantin von Eggert profiles Andrei Krutskikh and his mission to “reset” Russia’s relationship with the U.S.; Alexei Firsov argues that the public image of Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin may be outdated; Andrei Movchan dissects the Russian financial sector and offers rebooting solutions; Kirill Rogov discusses the Orthodox crusade against the film Mathilda and its larger political implications; and Arnold Khachaturov writes that the Russian government is “saving up” for Crimea by taxing the wider public. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

U.S. Experts Discuss Whether Russia’s RT Should Be Registered as a Foreign Agent

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U.S. Experts Discuss Whether Russia’s RT Should Be Registered as a Foreign Agent

Details: 21 September 2017; Daniel Frey

On September 8th, the Atlantic Council helda panel event on the legal status of the Kremlin-sponsored media outlet, RT, vis-à-vis the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Participants discussed the challenges that RT poses to the United States, as well as steps policymakers can take to mitigate its influence domestically. The event also featured a brief introduction to Elena Postnikova’s report, “Agent of Influence,” which makes a case for labeling RT a “foreign agent” under FARA.

IMR Held Discussions on the Future of Russia’s Democratic Movement and on Justice in the Nemtsov Case

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IMR Held Discussions on the Future of Russia’s Democratic Movement and on Justice in the Nemtsov Case

Details: 15 September 2017; Olga Khvostunova

On September 13, the Institute of Modern Russia participated in two expert panels in Washington, D.C. The first event, dedicated to the prospects of the democratic movement in Russia, took place in the U.S. Capitol Hill Visiting Center with the support of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Free Russia Foundation. The second event was hosted by the Atlantic Council where experts discussed issues of Russia’s justice system in the light of the recent verdict in the Nemtsov case.

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